Terio Tamani Explained

Terio Veilawa Tamani
Birth Date:6 July 1994[1]
Birth Place:Ravitaki, Kadavu Province, Fiji
Currentclub:Suva Rugby
Ru Sevensnationalyears1:2018-
Ru Sevensnationalteam1:Fiji 7s

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

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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Terio Veilawa Tamani. 17 July 2024. itsrugby.
  2. Web site: Village hardships motivate Tamani. Fijitimes. 17 July 2024. 3 July 2024. Talei . Matairakula.
  3. Web site: Veilawa steals win for Fiji Men's 7s in their 26-21 win over France in Perth. fijivillage. 17 July 2024. Mosese. Raqio. 27 January 2024.
  4. Web site: Paris Olympics: Men's rugby sevens team-by-team guide. Rugby Pass. 17 July 2024. 17 July 2024. Jamie. Lyall.
  5. Web site: Tuwai back in Fiji's fold as the Olympic champions target a rugby sevens three-peat in Paris. stalbertgazette.com. 17 July 2024. 3 July 2024.
  6. Web site: Fiji Rugby announces strong 7s team for Paris 2024 Olympic Games. 17 July 2024. Island Business. 3 July 2024.