Terio Tamani
| Date of birth | 6 July 1994[1] | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Place of birth | Ravitaki, Kadavu Province, Fiji | ||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 70 kg (150 lb; 11 st 0 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||
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Terio Veilawa Tamani (born 6 July 1994) is a Fijian rugby union player who plays at scrum half for Fiji national rugby sevens team.
Biography
[edit]He is from the village of Ravitaki on the island of Kadavu. He plays domestically for Suva in the Skipper Cup. He made his debut for the Fiji national rugby sevens team during the Singapore 7s in 2018.[2]
A halfback,[3] his diminutive stature and fluid play has drawn comparisons with Waisale Serevi.[4]
He was selected for the 2024 Paris Olympics.[5][6]
References
[edit]- ^ "Terio Veilawa Tamani". itsrugby. Retrieved 17 July 2024.
- ^ Matairakula, Talei (3 July 2024). "Village hardships motivate Tamani". Fijitimes. Retrieved 17 July 2024.
- ^ Raqio, Mosese (27 January 2024). "Veilawa steals win for Fiji Men's 7s in their 26-21 win over France in Perth". fijivillage. Retrieved 17 July 2024.
- ^ Lyall, Jamie (17 July 2024). "Paris Olympics: Men's rugby sevens team-by-team guide". Rugby Pass. Retrieved 17 July 2024.
- ^ "Tuwai back in Fiji's fold as the Olympic champions target a rugby sevens three-peat in Paris". stalbertgazette.com. 3 July 2024. Retrieved 17 July 2024.
- ^ "Fiji Rugby announces strong 7s team for Paris 2024 Olympic Games". Island Business. 3 July 2024. Retrieved 17 July 2024.
Categories:
- 1994 births
- Living people
- Fijian rugby union players
- Rugby union scrum-halves
- Fiji international rugby sevens players
- Male rugby sevens players
- People from Kadavu Province
- Rugby sevens players at the 2024 Summer Olympics
- Olympic silver medalists for Fiji
- Medalists at the 2024 Summer Olympics
- Olympic rugby sevens players for Fiji