Dafydd-Rhys Tiueti
| Date of birth | 19 July 2001[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Place of birth | Neath, Wales | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)[2] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 98 kg (216 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| University | Cardiff Metropolitan University | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Notable relative(s) | Dave Tiueti | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Dafydd-Rhys Tiueti (born 19 July 2001) is a Welsh professional rugby union footballer who plays as a centre for RFU Championship side Coventry RFC. He is the son of Dave Tiueti.
Early and personal life
[edit]He was born in Neath, and is the son of Tongan former international rugby union player Dave Tiueti. He attended Cardiff Metropolitan University.[3]
Club career
[edit]He played for Nottingham R.F.C. in the RFU Championship in 2023–24 prior to signing for Coventry R.F.C. ahead of the 2024–25 season.[4] He was named Coventry’s player of the month in October 2024.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ "Dafydd-Rhys Tiueti". its.rugby. Retrieved 5 December 2024.
- ^ "Dafydd-Rhys Tiueti". All.Rugby. Retrieved 5 December 2024.
- ^ Newcombe, Jon (4 December 2024). "Son of famous father wanted by Welsh regions". Rugby Pass. Retrieved 5 December 2024.
- ^ Newcombe, Jon (9 May 2024). "Coventry sign Welsh-qualified Will Rigg replacement". Rugby Pass. Retrieved 5 December 2024.
- ^ Jones, John (4 December 2024). "Two regions target powerhouse son of Welsh rugby cult hero". Wales online. Retrieved 5 December 2024.