Anthony Tuitavake
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| Anthony Tuitavake | |||
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| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Anthony Tu'itavake | ||
| Date of birth | December 12 1982 | ||
| Place of birth | Auckland, New Zealand | ||
| Height | 1.82 m (5 ft 111⁄2 in) | ||
| Weight | 89 kg (14 st 0 lb) | ||
| Rugby union career | |||
| Playing career | |||
| Position | Centre, Wing | ||
| All Black No. | 1072 | ||
| Provincial/State sides | Caps | (points) | |
| 2001– | North Harbour | 59 | (100) |
| Super Rugby | |||
| 2005 2006– |
Highlanders Blues |
20 | (20) |
| National team(s) | |||
| 2008– | New Zealand | 1 | (0) |
| 7's National teams | |||
| New Zealand | |||
Anthony Tuitavake (born 12 December 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 June 7th against Ireland.
[edit] References
[edit] External links
Anthony Tuitavake at AllBlacks.com
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