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Benjamin Vainga Charles Tameifuna (Tongan: [dɑːmeɪfʊnɑː]; born 30 August 1991) is a professional rugby union player who plays as a prop for Top 14 club Bordeaux Bègles. Born in New Zealand, he represents Tonga at international level after qualifying on ancestry grounds .
- 30 August 1991 (age 32)
- 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in)
- Benjamin Vainga Charles Tameifuna
- 151 kg (333 lb; 23 st 11 lb)
Aug 23, 2023 · Learn about the Tongan tighthead prop who plays for Bordeaux and has scored twice for his country. Find out his background, size, weight, family, and more facts about his rugby career.
Jun 3, 2020 · How did the Tongan prop turn his career around after being stood down by Racing 92 for being overweight? Read his story of self-discipline, motivation and success in France and New Zealand.
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Ben Tameifuna is a 32-year-old prop who plays for Bordeaux and Tonga. Find out his latest news, stats, ratings, and video on RugbyPass, the world's largest rugby player and team database.
Ben TAMEIFUNA is a 32-year-old New Zealander rugby player standing at 1.88 m tall (6 ft 2 in) and weighing in at 151 kg (23 st 10.90 lb; 332.90 lb) , who currently plays for Union Bordeaux-Bègles in France as prop. Nationality #1. New Zealand. Sporting nationality. Tonga. Career. Chiefs (2011 - 2015) Racing 92 (2015 - 2020)
21 hours ago · Sourire jusqu’aux oreilles, Ben Tameifuna a toujours assumé ce côté décalé. Mais à 32 ans, l’international tongien (22 sélections) sait aussi basculer en mode « sérieux ».
