Nofomuli Taumoefolau

Nofomuli Taumoefolau (born 1956) is a former rugby union player. He represented Japan and Tonga at international level. He played three tests for Tonga before he debuted for Japan against a French selection team in 1985. He played for Sanyo since 1980 until the end of his career.

Nofomuli Taumoefolau
Date of birth (1956-06-21) June 21, 1956
SchoolTupou High School
UniversityDaito Bunka University
Notable relative(s)Koliniasi Holani(nephew)
Sioape Latu Holani(nephew)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Wing
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
- Tupou High School
Daito Bunka University RFC
()
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1980-1990 Sanyo Electric[1] ()
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
1985-1990
1979
 Japan
 Tonga
15
3
(16)
(4)
Teams coached
Years Team
2015- Saitama Institute of Technology

Taumoefolau was part of Japan's 1987 Rugby World Cup squad.

He is the uncle of Koliniasi Holani,[2] who currently plays for Japan's national rugby union team.

References

  1. Matangi Tonga Online (February 5, 2011). "Tonga players in champion team". Retrieved May 10, 2012.
  2. ノフォムリ氏からホラニへ託す日本ラグビー恩返し
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