Sione Finefeuiaki
 Finefeuiaki playing for the Newcastle Knights | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Full name | Sione Finefeuiaki | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 2 November 1979 Tonga | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Height | 190 cm (6 ft 3 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 112 kg (17 st 9 lb) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Position | Prop | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Sione Finefeuiaki (born 2 November 1979) is a Tongan former professional rugby league footballer who last played in the Newcastle Rugby League competition, as a prop.
Background
Finefeuiaki was born in Tonga and lived in his native country until the age of 16. Finefeuiaki played rugby union at Liahona High School, as rugby league was not played.[2] After moving to New Zealand, he played rugby union for Otahuhu in 1998, picking up the under 21s player of the year award. Moving to Marist in 1999, he then played rugby league in 2000 for Pakuranga, moving to Hibiscus Coast Raiders in 2001.[2]
Playing career
Finefeuiaki was signed by the Sydney Roosters, playing in reserve grade in 2001.[2] An ankle injury late in 2001 forced him to miss the entire 2002 season.[2]
Returning to New Zealand, Finefeuiaki rejoined the
Finefeuiaki finished third in the South Pacific Body Building Championships during his injury rehabilitation in 2002.[2]
References
- ^ Rugby League Project Profile
- ^ a b c d e "Sione Finefeuiaki Profile". melbournestorm.com.au. Archived from the original on 11 January 2005. Retrieved 20 September 2021.