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Leicester Fainga'anuku

レスター・ファインガアヌク　/　れすたー・ふぁいんがあぬく

Rugby union player from Tonga

October 11, 1999 (age 26)　・　Nukuʻalofa, Tonga

rugby union player

My Take

Leicester Fainga'anuku is the kind of story I never tire of: born in Nuku'alofa, Tonga, and now wearing the All Blacks jersey, arguably the most coveted shirt in world rugby. A versatile wing and centre who has also tested himself in France with Toulon, he embodies the Pacific-to-global pipeline that gives the sport so much of its power and flair. At a still-young age he is already operating at the top level, which makes his ceiling genuinely exciting. I find athletes who carry an island's pride onto the biggest stage compelling, and I'll be watching where he goes next.

Overview

Leicester Ofa Ki Wales Twickenham Faingaʻanuku (born 11 October 1999) is a rugby union player, who plays as a wing or centre for Tasman in the Bunnings NPC, the Crusaders in Super Rugby and the All Blacks. He previously played for Toulon in the Top 14. Born in Tonga, he represents New Zealand internationally.

Summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

1. Profile

Name (English): Leicester Fainga'anuku
Name (Japanese): レスター・ファインガアヌク
Reading: れすたー・ふぁいんがあぬく
Born: October 11, 1999 (age 26)
Zodiac / Chinese zodiac: Libra / Rabbit
Origin: Nukuʻalofa, Tonga
Blood type: Private
Height: 2 cm
Agency: Private
Occupation: rugby union player

2. Background

Elementary school: Private
Junior high: Private
High school: Private
University: Nelson College

3. Relationships

Spouse: Private
Children: Private
Parents: Private
Siblings: Private

4. Personality

Motto

Private

6. Links

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