| Full name | Ma'afu Fia | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | November 22, 1989 | ||
| Place of birth | Tonga | ||
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Weight | 116 kg (18 st 4 lb) | ||
| Rugby union career | |||
| Playing career | |||
| Position | Prop | ||
| Provincial/State sides | |||
| Years | Club / team | Caps | (points) |
| 2009– | Manawatu | 33 | (5) |
| Super Rugby | |||
| Years | Club / team | Caps | (points) |
| 2012– | Highlanders | ||
Ma'afu Fia (born 22 November 1989) is a rugby union prop who currently plays provincial rugby for Manawatu in the ITM Cup and the Highlanders in the Super Rugby competition.
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Born in Tonga but trained in New Zealand, Fia had a stellar year in 2009 as he broke into the Manawatu provincial squad for the Air New Zealand Cup competition and helped New Zealand to the IRB World Under-20 title. As a result, he was named Manawatu's Outstanding Junior Sportsperson for 2009.[1]
In the 2010 ITM Cup, Fia established himself as a starter at prop for Manawatu, and scored his first provincial try. In the 2011 ITM Cup, he was a key part of a vastly improved Turbos squad, and his consistently strong performances earned him a Super Rugby contract for 2012.
Fia signed with the Highlanders for the 2012 Super Rugby season.
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