| Date of birth | (2001-07-19) 19 July 2001 (age 23) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Place of birth | Neath, Wales | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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
He was born in Neath, and is the son of Tongan former international rugby union player Dave Tiueti. He attended Cardiff Metropolitan University.
Club career
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. He was named Coventry’s player of the month in October 2024.
References
- "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.