About Zak Fe’aunati
Born 1973. Zak Fe’aunati is a New Zealand rugby union player and actor.
Isaac "Zak" Fe'aunati (born 23 July 1973) is a Samoan former rugby union player. He played as a number eight.
Career Fe'aunati was born in Wellington, New Zealand. In September 1995 he joined Melrose, debuting for the club in their 31–3 home victory over Hawick on 13 September 1995.
He retired from professional rugby in 2008 to take up a coaching position at Bishop Vesey's Grammar School on 2 June 2008. He also played Jonah Lomu in the 2009 film Invictus. In July 2014, Fe'aunati stepped down from his position at Bishop Vesey's Grammar School to return with his family to New Zealand.
Personal life He is the father of England international rugby player Maddie Feaunati.
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Who is Zak Fe’aunati?
New Zealand rugby union footballer and coach
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Zak Fe’aunati was born on 23 July 1973 in Wellington.
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Zak Fe’aunati is a rugby union player and actor.
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Zak Fe’aunati is New Zealand.
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