Aniseto Ofa He Moori Tu’ungafasi, well-known by his game name Ofa Tu’ungafasi is an international player that plays for New Zealand Rugby Union. Know more facts about his wife, parents, and ethnicity in detail.
Ofa is a player who plays for All Black as a prop. He represents Northland in the Mitre 10 Cup and the Blues in Super Rugby in domestic matches.
The player is currently playing under team Blues in Aukland, and his position is the prop.
Ofa made his provincial debut in 2012 in a match against Hawke’s Bay.
The player is famous for his ability to cover either side of the scrum and has started as both loosehead and tighthead prop for New Zealand during his international career.
Ofa Tu’ungafasi Wife: Who Is He Married To?
Ofa is married to his wife, Emma. The exact date of their marriage is not available.
The player has three daughters. His two daughters’ names are Elice and Dorothy, respectively. His third daughter is named Lamara, as mentioned in his Instagram.
In an interview, the player has talked about navigating the challenges of balancing family life with his demanding schedule.
Ofa says,” His wife Emma does most of the parenting during the day and probably put them to sleep, too.”
Ofa Tu’ungafasi Parents: Who Are They?
As of 2022, The player is 29 years old. He was born on April 19, 1992, in Nuku’alofa, Tonga.
In 2006, The player moved to New Zealand. The player is currently in Aukland.
Ofa’s father is Mofuike Tu’ungafasi. He was a former Tongan rugby and played as a lock.
His father has played as a lock and represented Tonga at the 1987 Rugby World Cup.
Ofa’s mother’s details are still not available.
The player has 12 siblings among them, 10 are his brothers, and two are his younger sisters. One of his brothers, Isileli, is also a professional rugby player and is his teammate at the Auckland provincial.
Ofa Tu’ungafasi Ethnicity: Where Is He From?
In March 2019, Ofa converted to Islam after the Christchurch massacre.
The player’s ethnicity is not available till now.
As per Wikipedia, about 97% of the population identifies as Tongans and of Polynesian descent.
The player has studied at Mangere College.
The player’s height is 195cm, and his weight is around 122kg.
Ofa Tu’ungafasi Rugby Records
The player has played 35 tests since his international debut in 2016, and Ofa even was a member of New Zealand’s squad for the 2019 Rugby World Cup.
In 2012, Ofa represented New Zealand Under 20 IRB Junior World Championship in South Africa.
Ofa is ranked 4449 on the popularity basis of Rugby Union Player.
Ofa has 73k followers on his Instagram account. His Instagram handle is @ofatuungafasi.He has made 225 posts till now.
Ofa has 8749 follers on his Twitter account. His Twitter handle is @TuungafasiO.