Falamani Mafi (born 6 March 1971, in Kanokupolu) is a Tongan former rugby union player. He played as lock

Career

His first cap for

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was against

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, in

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, on 4 July 1993. He was also part of the

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Tonga squad coached by

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, where Mafi played two matches in the tournament. During the match against

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, Mafi stomped the French player Philippe Benetton, however, his team mate Feleti Mahoni was sent off instead. Mafi also played in the

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, playing against

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and

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, the latter being his last international cap for Tonga.

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Falamani Mafi international stats
{{DEFAULTSORT:Mafi, Falamani 1971 births Living people Rugby union players from Tongatapu Tongan rugby union players Tonga international rugby union players Rugby union locks Tongan expatriate rugby union players in Australia Tongan expatriate rugby union players in Japan 1995 Rugby World Cup players 1999 Rugby World Cup players