About Opeti Fonua
Born 1986. Opeti Fonua is a rugby union player.
Opeti Fonua (born 26 May 1986) is a Tongan rugby union player who plays number 8 for SU Agen, having transferred from Newcastle Falcons. Fonua is known for his immense size and strength, but also for his surprisingly high levels of speed and agility for his size (his official weight according to his Su Agen profile is 150 kg), although in the past he has been listed as lighter. A highly physical player, both with and without the ball, Fonua is known for big tackles and strong carries.
On 10 February 2015, it was announced Fonua had signed for Leicester Tigers Fonua was named in Tonga's 2015 Rugby World Cup squad.
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Who is Opeti Fonua?
Tongan rugby union player
When was Opeti Fonua born?
Opeti Fonua was born on 26 May 1986 in Tonga.
What is Opeti Fonua's occupation?
Opeti Fonua is a rugby union player.
What nationality is Opeti Fonua?
Opeti Fonua's recorded nationality: Tonga.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Opeti Fonua. https://biography.guide/opeti-fonua/
MLA: "Opeti Fonua." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/opeti-fonua/.
Chicago: "Opeti Fonua." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/opeti-fonua/.
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