Faitala Moleka
| Date of birth | 29 January 2005 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Faitala Moleka (born 29 January 2005) is an Australian rugby union player. She plays for the Brumbies in the Super W competition.
Rugby career
[edit]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
[edit]- ^ "NSW Rugby Youth 7s squads announced". nsw.rugby. 23 November 2022. Retrieved 2 June 2023.
- ^ "Super W Match Report: Brumbies go down to Rebels in Wagga Wagga". brumbies.rugby. 11 February 2023. Retrieved 2 June 2023.
- ^ "ACT Brumbies unveil 2023 Super W squad". brumbies.rugby. 14 February 2023. Retrieved 2 June 2023.
- ^ "Safeguard Global ACT Brumbies Super W confirm side for Round 1 against Fijiana Drua". brumbies.rugby. 22 March 2023. Retrieved 2 June 2023.
- ^ "Kemp fit for Safeguard Global ACT Brumbies trip to Brisbane". brumbies.rugby. 5 April 2023. Retrieved 2 June 2023.
- ^ "Safeguard Global ACT Brumbies Super W Make Changes for Melbourne Rebels Contest". brumbies.rugby. 12 April 2023. Retrieved 2 June 2023.
- ^ "Brumbies snatch victory over Rebels in Super W thriller". brumbies.rugby. 14 April 2023. Retrieved 2 June 2023.
- ^ "Vice-Captains Kate Holland and Jay Huriwai return to Safeguard Global ACT Brumbies Super W side for Western Force clash". brumbies.rugby. 20 April 2023. Retrieved 2 June 2023.
- ^ "Force go down fighting in final Super W clash". westernforce.rugby. 22 April 2023. Retrieved 2 June 2023.
- ^ "Safeguard Global ACT Brumbies Super W Name Side for Qld Reds Semi-Final". brumbies.rugby. 27 April 2023. Retrieved 2 June 2023.
- ^ "Reds secure Grand Final berth with win over Brumbies". reds.rugby. 30 April 2023. Retrieved 2 June 2023.
- ^ Williamson, Nathan (20 May 2023). "Wallaroos send off Parry in style with Fijiana victory". www.rugby.com.au. Retrieved 20 May 2023.
- ^ Williamson, Nathan (17 May 2023). "Wallaroos name four debutants for opening Test of 2023 against Fijiana". www.rugby.com.au. Retrieved 26 May 2023.