Masalosalo Tutaia | |
Birth Date: | 5 June 1984 |
Birth Place: | Tokoroa, New Zealand |
Height: | 6 ft 8 in |
Weight: | 260 lb |
Position: | Lock |
Repyears1: | 2017 |
Repcaps1: | 1 |
Reppoints1: | 0 |
Masalosalo Tutaia (born 5 June 1984) is a New Zealand-born Samoan former professional rugby union player.[1]
Tutaia, born in Tokoroa, Waikato, is of Samoan descent and was capped once for Samoa in 2017, as a substitute against Tonga at Teufaiva Sport Stadium in Nukuʻalofa.[2]
A lock, Tutaia plied his trade in France from 2013 to 2020. He was a nominee for Pro D2 player of the season with Stade Montois in 2015.[3] Following his time at Stade Montois, Tutaia competed in France's top flight, the Top 14, with Section Paloise, USA Perpignan and Union Bordeaux Bègles.[4]
Tutaia is the eldest brother of New Zealand netball international Maria Folau and brother-in-law of Israel Folau.[5]