Tuaina Taii Tualima
25Age
Triple TNickname
Player Bio:
Hailing from Auckland (NZ), Tualima is no stranger at The Stockade, having represented the 2017 Rebels Under-20’s alongside Pone Fa'amausili and Jordan Uelese, under the guidance of current Elite Pathways Coach Pom Simona.
Following an impressive pair of seasons playing for Brisbane City in the NRC alongside current Rebel Moses Sorovi (2018 – 2019), Tualima signed with the Queensland Reds at the beginning of the 2020 season, going on to make nine appearances, including the 2020 Super Rugby AU Final against the Brumbies.
The twenty-five-year-old shapes as a valuable addition to the Rebels’ lock and backrow stocks.
Favourite Movie:Cool Runnings
Favourite Food:Parmi
Funniest Rebels teammate:Rob Leota
Which senior player did you look up to as a rookie:Sonny Bill Williams
Favourite hobby outside of rugby:Time with family and mates