Iosefo Masi
Fijian dual-code rugby player
About Iosefo Masi
Born 1998. Iosefo Masi is a Fijian rugby union player, rugby sevens player and rugby league player.
Iosefo Masikau Baleiwairiki also known as either Iosefo Masikau or Iosefo Masi (born 9 May 1998) is a Fijian professional rugby union footballer who currently plays for Lyon in the French Top 14. Known for repeatedly slicing his way through the opposition defensive line has earned him the nickname, the "Slice Man". He signed for Top 14 side Lyon in 2025.
He is a former rugby sevens player, winning a gold medal for Fiji at the 2020 Summer Olympics. He won a gold medal at the 2022 Rugby World Cup Sevens in Cape Town.
Career Rugby Sevens Masi was selected to the national team after his impressive performances at the 2020 Fiji Bitter Marist 7s tournament where he also scored a hat-trick in one of the matches.
Masi made his debut appearance at the Olympic Games in 2020 representing Fiji in the men's rugby sevens tournament. He was part of the Fijian side that won a silver medal at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.
Rugby League On 20 September 2021, Masi signed with the Townsville-based North Queensland Cowboys in the National Rugby League (NRL) on a train and replacement contract. He trained with the Cowboys' NRL squad and played with the Townsville Blackhawks in the Queensland Cup in 2022.
Rugby Union In 2022, Masi returned to rugby union, joining the Fijian Drua.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Iosefo Masi?
Fijian dual-code rugby player
When was Iosefo Masi born?
Iosefo Masi was born on 9 May 1998 in Fiji.
What is Iosefo Masi's occupation?
Iosefo Masi is a rugby union player, rugby sevens player and rugby league player.
What nationality is Iosefo Masi?
Iosefo Masi is Fijian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Iosefo Masi. https://biography.guide/iosefo-masi/
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