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Tupou Vaa'i

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Tupou Vaa'i

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KEY STATS
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AGE
24
WEIGHT
118KG
HEIGHT
198CM
GAMES
25
POINTS
15
TRIES
3
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BIOGRAPHY

A FORMER Wesley College Head Prefect and First XV captain, Tupou Vaa’i is the latest player to etch their mark in the school’s proud history of producing All Blacks.

Vaa’i made his provincial debut for Taranaki as an 18 year old in 2018 and the following year made six appearances for the New Zealand Under 20 side.

In 2020 Vaa’i stepped up to Super Rugby, playing all seven matches in Super Rugby Aotearoa and emerging as bright prospect which the Chiefs recognised in extending his contract through to 2023.

Vaa'i was highly impressive in the North v South clash and made his Test debut against Australia in the opening Bledisloe Cup clash of 2020 in Wellington. 

Tupou Vaa'i news

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"Your parents do anything for you" - Family motivates Tupou Vaa'i
All Blacks lock Tupou Vaa'i has some unique motivation to make the most of his first Rugby World Cup.
Tupou Vaa’i extends time with New Zealand Rugby
All Blacks lock Tupou Vaa'i's contract extension with the Chiefs and New Zealand Rugby until 2025 has been welcomed by national coach Ian Foster.
Nura Presents: The #ABsTop24
We asked the All Blacks what their favourite songs were, and now you can vote for who will win with Nura, Official Headphone partner of the teams in black.
All Blacks stay unbeaten in the Fortinet Rugby Championship
First half assurance set up another Fortinet Rugby Championship 36-13 bonus point win for the All Blacks over Argentina at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane on Saturday.
All Blacks team named for second Argentina Test
The All Blacks team has been named to play Argentina in the Fortinet Rugby Championship Test at Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane, on Saturday 18 September (Kick-off: 8.05PM AEST, 10.05PM NZT).
All Blacks team named for first Investec Tri Nations Test against Argentina
The All Blacks team has been named to play Argentina in the Investec Tri Nations Test at Bankwest Stadium, Sydney on Saturday 14 November (Kick off 7.10pm NZT).
All Blacks team for second Bledisloe Cup match
The All Blacks team has been named to play Australia in the second Bledisloe Cup presented by Investec at Eden Park, Auckland, on Sunday 18 November.
Three new All Blacks named for opening Bledisloe Cup Test
The All Blacks team has been named to play Australia in the opening Bledisloe Cup presented by Steinlager at Sky Stadium, Wellington, on Sunday 11 November (Kick-off: 4.00PM NZT, LIVE and EXCLUSIVE on Sky)

Tupou Vaa'i Videos

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Front Row Daily Show | All Black Tupou Vaa'i opens up
All Black Tupou Vaa'i talks about Tongan culture, the importance of his…
EXCLUSIVE | In The Sheds with Tupou Vaa'i (Melbourne)
Join Tupou Vaa'i for an exclusive visit in the changing rooms, brought to you…
In the All Blacks changing rooms - Brisbane 2021
Dalton Papalii tours the changing rooms following the team's win over Argentina…
HIGHLIGHTS: All Blacks v Argentina (Brisbane)
Catch up on all the best moments from the All Blacks Fortinet Rugby…
Best of the Bledisloe: 2020
Catch up on the best moments from the 2020 Bledisloe Cup series between the All…
In the Sheds with the All Blacks: Brisbane
Dalton Papalii takes you inside the All Blacks changing room following the…
HIGHLIGHTS: All Blacks v Australia (Brisbane)
The All Blacks have fallen short against the Wallabies in a colossal encounter…