Faitala Moleka

Faitala Moleka (born 29 January 2005) is an Australian rugby union player. She plays for the Brumbies in the Super W competition.

Faitala Moleka
Date of birth (2005-01-29) 29 January 2005
Place of birthSydney
Rugby union career
Position(s) Fly Half, Fullback
Super Rugby
Years Team Apps (Points)
2023 Brumbies 5 (35)
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2023  Australia 1 (0)

Rugby career

In December 2022, Moleka represented New South Wales Under 17 Girls in a sevens competition that was organised by Rugby Australia.[1]

Moleka played in the Brumbies Super W trial game against the Melbourne Rebels, she converted her own try in her sides 36–12 win.[2] She debuted for the Brumbies against the Fijiana Drua in their opening match of the 2023 Super W season.[3][4] She switched to fullback in their round three clash with the Queensland Reds after debuting at fly-half.[5]

In round four of Super W, she kicked a penalty in the 76th minute to help her side edge the Melbourne Rebels in their 30–23 win.[6][7] Moleka scored a try and made six successful conversions in the final round match against the Western Force, the Brumbies triumphed 45–27.[8][9] Her side met the Queensland Reds again in the semifinals, they narrowly lost 20–23.[10][11]

Moleka made her test debut for the Wallaroos against Fiji on 20 May 2023 at the Allianz Stadium.[12][13]

References
  1. "NSW Rugby Youth 7s squads announced". nsw.rugby. 2022-11-23. Retrieved 2023-06-02.
  2. "Super W Match Report: Brumbies go down to Rebels in Wagga Wagga". brumbies.rugby. 2023-02-11. Retrieved 2023-06-02.
  3. "ACT Brumbies unveil 2023 Super W squad". brumbies.rugby. 2023-02-14. Retrieved 2023-06-02.
  4. "Safeguard Global ACT Brumbies Super W confirm side for Round 1 against Fijiana Drua". brumbies.rugby. 2023-03-22. Retrieved 2023-06-02.
  5. "Kemp fit for Safeguard Global ACT Brumbies trip to Brisbane". brumbies.rugby. 2023-04-05. Retrieved 2023-06-02.
  6. "Safeguard Global ACT Brumbies Super W Make Changes for Melbourne Rebels Contest". brumbies.rugby. 2023-04-12. Retrieved 2023-06-02.
  7. "Brumbies snatch victory over Rebels in Super W thriller". brumbies.rugby. 2023-04-14. Retrieved 2023-06-02.
  8. "Vice-Captains Kate Holland and Jay Huriwai return to Safeguard Global ACT Brumbies Super W side for Western Force clash". brumbies.rugby. 2023-04-20. Retrieved 2023-06-02.
  9. "Force go down fighting in final Super W clash". westernforce.rugby. 2023-04-22. Retrieved 2023-06-02.
  10. "Safeguard Global ACT Brumbies Super W Name Side for Qld Reds Semi-Final". brumbies.rugby. 2023-04-27. Retrieved 2023-06-02.
  11. "Reds secure Grand Final berth with win over Brumbies". reds.rugby. 2023-04-30. Retrieved 2023-06-02.
  12. Williamson, Nathan (2023-05-20). "Wallaroos send off Parry in style with Fijiana victory". www.rugby.com.au. Retrieved 2023-05-20.
  13. Williamson, Nathan (2023-05-17). "Wallaroos name four debutants for opening Test of 2023 against Fijiana". www.rugby.com.au. Retrieved 2023-05-26.
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