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Public records list Asafo Aumua as a rugby union player. Asafo Aumua was born in Lower Hutt, New Zealand on May 5, 1997. The age as of 2026 is 29.
My Take
Asafo Aumua carries the kind of grit I love about southern-hemisphere rugby. A hooker out of Lower Hutt, New Zealand, he plays the most thankless role on the pitch, slamming into the front row of every scrum and still expected to hit lineout throws with precision. His Samoan heritage feels woven into that powerful, physical style. Turning out for the Hurricanes in Super Rugby and Wellington in the NPC, he represents a player who earns trust through sheer reliability rather than highlight reels. I have always favored the unglamorous workhorses, and Aumua is exactly that, the engine other players quietly depend on.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Asafo Aumua
- Name (Japanese)
- アサフォ・アウムア
- Reading
- あさふぉ・あうむあ
- Born
- May 5, 1997 (age 29)
- Origin
- Lower Hutt, New Zealand
- Occupation
- rugby union player
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Ox
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Asafo Aumua born?
Born May 5, 1997 (age 29).
Where is Asafo Aumua from?
Asafo Aumua is from Lower Hutt, New Zealand.
What does Asafo Aumua do?
Asafo Aumua works as rugby union player.
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