Fepikou Tatafu (born 12 March 1975) is a Tongan former rugby union player. He played as wing and centre.

Career

Tatafu was first capped for

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during a test match against

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, on 27 July 1996, in Nuku'alofa. He also was part of the Tongan roster for the

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, playing two matches in the tournament. Tatafu last played for Tonga during a test against

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, on 7 December 2002, in Nuku'alofa. At club level, he played the

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for

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and later, he moved in

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to play for Saint Nazaire Rugby Loire-Atlantique in

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References

External links

Fepikou Tatafu at New Zealand Rugby History
Itsrugby.fr

at

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