Anthony Tuitavake

Anthony Tuitavake

Full name	Anthony Tuitavake
Date of birth	12 December 1982 (1982-12-12)
Place of birth	Auckland, New Zealand
Height	1.82 m (6 ft 0 in)
Weight	89 kg (200 lb)
Rugby union career
Playing career
Position	Centre, Wing
Provincial/State sides
Years	Club / team	Caps	(points)
2001–	North Harbour	82	(140)
Super Rugby
Years	Club / team	Caps	(points)
2005 2006 –	Highlanders Blues	10 54	(20) (110)
National team(s)
Years	Club / team	Caps	(points)
2008	New Zealand	6	(5)

Medal record
Competitor for New Zealand
Rugby
Commonwealth Games
Gold	2002 Manchester	Rugby 7's

Anthony Tuitavake (born 12 February 1982 in Auckland, New Zealand) is a New Zealand rugby union footballer. He plays his rugby as a centre or on the wing. Tuitavake, of Tongan descent, is a fast attacking centre, who not only finishes backline moves himself, but also has the vision to create space and scoring opportunities for his outsides. He had a great season in 2005 for both the Highlanders and North Harbour before turning out for the Blues in the 2006 Super 14. He played for the world champion New Zealand Under 19 side in 2001 and for the New Zealand Under 21 team in 2002. Tuitavake is also a former New Zealand Sevens representative, winning a Commonwealth Games gold medal in 2002 in Manchester and then a world title the following year. He plays his club rugby for Massey. Tuitavake was named in the 2008 All Blacks squad; making him All Black number 1072. He made his All Black debut, starting in the 14 jersey, on 7 June against Ireland. He scored against Scotland and made 3 big hits against England

External links

• Anthony Tuitavake at AllBlacks.com
• Blues profile
• 2008 AB's to play Ireland