Maʻafu Fia

Ma'afu Fia

Full name	Ma'afu Fia
Date of birth	(1989-11-22) 22 November 1989
Place of birth	Tofoa, Tonga
Height	1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Weight	116 kg (18 st 4 lb)
School	Palmerston North Boys' High School
Rugby union career
Playing career
Position	Tighthead Prop
Professional / senior clubs
Years	Club / team	Caps	(points)
2015−	Ospreys
Provincial/State sides
Years	Club / team	Caps	(points)
2009–15	Manawatu	61	(10)
correct as of 24 October 2014.
Super Rugby
Years	Club / team	Caps	(points)
2012–15	Highlanders	39	(0)
correct as of 5 July 2015.

Ma'afu Fia (born 22 November 1989) is a rugby union prop who plays rugby for Ospreys in the Pro 12. He has recently returned from injury.

Early life

Fia was born in Tonga and moved to New Zealand in 2001. He went to school with Aaron Cruden, Andre Taylor and Kurt Baker.

Playing career

Provincial Rugby

Fia had a stellar year in 2009 as he broke into the Manawatu provincial squad for the Air New Zealand Cup competition and helped New Zealand to the IRB World Under-20 title. As a result, he was named Manawatu's Outstanding Junior Sportsperson for 2009.

In the 2010 ITM Cup, Fia established himself as a starter at prop for Manawatu, and scored his first provincial try. In the 2011 ITM Cup, he was a key part of a vastly improved Turbos squad, and his consistently strong performances earned him a Super Rugby contract for 2012.

Super Rugby

Fia signed with the Highlanders for the 2012 Super Rugby season

Pro 12

On the 5th October 2016 Fia signed a 3 year contract with the Ospreys.

External links

• Manawatu Profile