David Faiumu (born 30 April 1983) is a former professional

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footballer who last played for the

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in the

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. A Samoa and New Zealand international representative forward, he previously played in the

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for the North Queensland Cowboys.

Background

Faiumu was born in Wellington, New Zealand.

Playing career

Faiumu played from the interchange bench in the North Queensland Cowboys' first ever Grand Final in 2005 which they lost to the Wests Tigers. Faiumu was selected to play for the

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in the 2005 Tri-Nations Final 24–0 victory over Australia. On 7 June 2008, it was announced that Faiumu had been granted a release from his contract with the Cowboys and was expected to sign with the

which he did. He was named in the Samoa training squad for the 2008 Rugby League World Cup. David Faiumu was selected for the

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squad for the Rugby League International Origin Match against

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at Headingley Rugby Stadium,

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on 10 June 2011. Faiumu left Huddersfield at the end of the 2014 season, retiring from the game and taking up a position as the Giant's Developmental Officer.

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References

External links

Huddersfield Giants profileNorth Queensland Cowboys profileNRL profile
{{DEFAULTSORT:Faiumu, David 1983 births Living people Exiles rugby league team players Huddersfield Giants players New Zealand rugby league players New Zealand sportspeople of Samoan descent New Zealand national rugby league team players North Queensland Cowboys players Rugby league hookers Rugby league players from Wellington City Samoa national rugby league team players Wainuiomata Lions players Wellington rugby league team players