Inia Tabuavou Explained

Inia Tabuavou
Birth Date:31 August 2002
Height:185 cm
Weight:101 kg
School:Natabua High School
Position:Wing,Centre,Fullback
Years1:2022–2024
Clubs1:Racing 92
Apps1:21
Points1:15
Years2:2025 -
Clubs2:Fijian Drua
Repyears1:2024–
Repcaps1:2
Reppoints1:0

Inia Tabuavou (born 31 August 2002) is a Fijian international rugby union player.

Raised in Lautoka, Tabuavou was educated at Natabua High School. His mother Salesia was widowed in 2013 and the family were financially supported by Inia's elder brother, a member of the Fijian military.[1]

Tabuavou is a strong running centre and plays his rugby in France with Racing 92.[2]

In 2024, Tabuavou made his debut for Fiji in a match against Georgia.[3] He made his second appearance for Fiji against New Zealand in San Diego on July 19th, 2024. Fiji lost the game 5 - 47. During the game Tabuavou gave a solid tackle to Cortez Ratima which lead to a concussion.

August 2nd, 2024 Inia Tabuavou signed a 2 year deal with the Fijian Drua for 2025-2026 Super Rugby season.

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Notes and References

  1. News: Qounadovu . Sikeli . A mother's dedication . . 30 July 2018.
  2. News: Flying Fijians Set Sight on 2027 RWC . . 7 June 2024.
  3. News: Mick names five debutants for Georgia test . . 4 July 2024.