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Tupou Vaa'i

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Tupou Vaa'i

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KEY STATS
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AGE
24
WEIGHT
118KG
HEIGHT
198CM
GAMES
38
POINTS
15
TRIES
3
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BIOGRAPHY

A FORMER Wesley College Head Prefect and First XV captain, Tupou Vaa’i is the latest player to etch their mark in the school’s proud history of producing All Blacks.

Vaa’i made his provincial debut for Taranaki as an 18 year old in 2018 and the following year made six appearances for the New Zealand Under 20 side.

In 2020 Vaa’i stepped up to Super Rugby, playing all seven matches in Super Rugby Aotearoa and emerging as bright prospect which the Chiefs recognised in extending his contract through to 2023.

Vaa'i was highly impressive in the North v South clash and made his Test debut against Australia in the opening Bledisloe Cup clash of 2020 in Wellington. 

Tupou Vaa'i news

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Collision Course in Turin: All Blacks Brace for Italy’s Passion
Putting the frustrations of their 29-30 loss to France aside and concentrating on the prospect of a physical Italy pack is the challenge for the All Blacks ahead of their final Test of 2024 in Turin on Sunday (NZT).
How recently departed All Blacks have ‘passed the baton’ to rising stars
All Blacks Assistant Coach Jason Ryan has shared valuable insights into the significant impact that departing senior players have had on the development of New Zealand's rising rugby stars.

"Your parents do anything for you" - Family motivates Tupou Vaa'i
All Blacks lock Tupou Vaa'i has some unique motivation to make the most of his first Rugby World Cup.
Tupou Vaa’i extends time with New Zealand Rugby
All Blacks lock Tupou Vaa'i's contract extension with the Chiefs and New Zealand Rugby until 2025 has been welcomed by national coach Ian Foster.
Nura Presents: The #ABsTop24
We asked the All Blacks what their favourite songs were, and now you can vote for who will win with Nura, Official Headphone partner of the teams in black.
All Blacks stay unbeaten in the Fortinet Rugby Championship
First half assurance set up another Fortinet Rugby Championship 36-13 bonus point win for the All Blacks over Argentina at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane on Saturday.
All Blacks team named for second Argentina Test
The All Blacks team has been named to play Argentina in the Fortinet Rugby Championship Test at Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane, on Saturday 18 September (Kick-off: 8.05PM AEST, 10.05PM NZT).

Tupou Vaa'i Videos

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Inside camp with Tupou Vaa'i & Tamati Ellison | Press Conference (Turin)
Find out how the All Blacks are shaping up ahead of their clash with Italy this…
Front Row Daily Show | All Black Tupou Vaa'i opens up
All Black Tupou Vaa'i talks about Tongan culture, the importance of his…
EXCLUSIVE | In The Sheds with Tupou Vaa'i (Melbourne)
Join Tupou Vaa'i for an exclusive visit in the changing rooms, brought to you…
In the All Blacks changing rooms - Brisbane 2021
Dalton Papalii tours the changing rooms following the team's win over Argentina…
HIGHLIGHTS: All Blacks v Argentina (Brisbane)
Catch up on all the best moments from the All Blacks Fortinet Rugby…