Jay Fonokalafi Explained

Jay Fonokalafi
Birth Date:9 December 1995
Superyears1:2024–
Super1:NSW Waratahs
Superapps1:7
Superpoints1:10
Position:Hooker / Prop
Repyears1:2021–
Repcaps1:5
Reppoints1:10

Jay Fonokalafi (born 9 December 1995) is a Tongan rugby union player.

Rugby career

A forward, Fonokalafi plays mainly as a hooker or prop and played for North Harbour in the 2022 National Provincial Championship season. He moved to Sydney in 2023 and joined the Western Sydney Two Blues, from where he was called up by the NSW Waratahs, making his Super Rugby debut against the Blues in the 2024 season.[1]

International

Fonokalafi competes in Test rugby for Tonga, scoring a try on debut in a World Cup qualifier against Samoa in Hamilton.[2]

See also

Notes and References

  1. News: Decent . Tom . Injury drama for Waratahs as Jorgensen ruled out, star Wallaby benched for Blues clash . . 13 March 2024 . en.
  2. News: Samoa seal Rugby World Cup qualification over Tonga . . 17 July 2021 . en-nz.