Nomani Tonga

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Nomani Tonga
Full nameNomani Tonga
Date of birth (1983-05-16) 16 May 1983 (age 40)
Place of birthNeiafu, Tonga
Height1.93 m (6 ft 4 in)
Weight120 kg (18 st 13 lb; 265 lb)
SchoolVava'u High School
UniversityUniversity of the South Pacific
Tonga College Atele
Rugby union career
Position(s) Lock / Flanker
Current team Border Bulldogs
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2000–2004 Falaleu Marist ()
2005–2006 Hull ()
2008–2013 Border Bulldogs 70 (25)
2013-2014 CA Lormont 9 (0)
2014–2018 SC Albi 82 (5)
2018-present Stade Rodez Aveyron ()
Correct as of 30 September 2013

Nomani Tonga (born 16 May 1983 in Neiafu) is a Tongan rugby union player, currently playing with the Border Bulldogs in South Africa.[1] His regular position is lock or flanker.

Career[edit]

He started his career at local club Falaleu Marist Rugby Club, where he played between 2000 and 2004. He joined Hull in 2005, where he played for one season.

In 2008, he joined South African team Border Bulldogs, where he made his debut for them in the 2008 Vodacom Cup and has played in excess of 60 matches for them.

References[edit]

  1. ^ "SA Rugby Player Profile – Nomani Tonga". South African Rugby Union. Retrieved 29 May 2016.