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Brent Liufau
Brent Liufau (born March 21, 2004) is a French rugby union player who primarily occupies the positions of Number 8 (rugby union), Number 8 or lock for Section Paloise in the Top 14 competition. Lifau achieved victory in the 2023 World Rugby U20 Championship as a member of the France national under-20 rugby union team, France national under-20 team. Biography Early life and education Brent Liufau was born on in Wallis and Futuna, later relocating to New Caledonia, where he commenced his rugby career at CREC Nouméa. In 2020, he signed with Section Paloise and joined the Top 14 club at the end of the 2020–21 season. Professional career Brent Liufau became part of Section Paloise's professional squad from the 2022-2023 season onwards. In April 2022, he earned selection for the France national under-18 rugby union team, France national under-18 team initially. He made his professional debut in the EPCR Challenge Cup, ECPR Challenge Cup in December 2022, aged eighteen, st ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mata Utu
Mata Utu (; , ) is the capital (political), capital city of Wallis and Futuna, an overseas collectivity of France. It is located on the island of Wallis Island, Uvéa (Uvea), in the district of Hahake District, Hahake, of which it is also the capital. It is one of two ports in Wallis and Futuna, the other being at Leava on Futuna Island, Wallis and Futuna, Futuna. Hihifo Airport, the main airport serving the island and city, is to the northwest. Its population was 1,029 in 2018, up from 815 in 1998. The most prominent landmarks in the town are the Matâ'Utu Cathedral, the palace next to it and backdrop of the Mt. Lulu Fakahega where there is an old chapel. History In medieval times, Tuʻi Tonga invaders waged war against the islanders and took control. They installed the first chiefs, and called them the ''Uveas'', which became the ruling dynasty of the two islands; they are based at Mata-Utu to this day. During recent archaeological excavations of the area, fortifications built ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
