Alasika S. Taufa, known also as Alaska Taufa (born 14 August 1970) is a Tongan former rugby union player who played as wing. He is father of his namesake

Alaska Taufa Alaska Taufa (born 24 July 1983) is a Tongan rugby union footballer. His usual position is on the wing. He was part of the Tongan squad at the 2011 Rugby World Cup where he played in one match. He has also signed with French club Oyonnax for the ...

, who is also a Tongan rugby union international.

Career

Taufa first played for Tonga on 4 July 1993, against

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, in Brisbane. He was also part of the

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Tonga squad, playing two matches in the tournament, with the match against Scotland in Pretoria, on 30 May 1995 being his final international cap. At club level, Taufa played the National Provincial Championship for Wellington between 1992 and 1995.Alaska S. Taufa at New Zealand Rugby History
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References

External links

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Alaska S. Taufa at New Zealand Rugby History
{{DEFAULTSORT:Taufa, Alasika 1970 births Living people Tongan rugby union players Tonga international rugby union players Wellington rugby union players Tongan expatriate rugby union players in New Zealand Rugby union wings Harlequin F.C. players Tongan expatriate rugby union players in England 1995 Rugby World Cup players