Colby Fainga'a (born 31 March 1991) is an Australian professional rugby union player who plays for

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in the

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Career

ACT Brumbies

Fainga'a made his

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debut for the Brumbies in 2010 against the Chiefs in

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Melbourne Rebels

In April 2013, he signed with the for the 2014 Super Rugby season. On 7 August 2015, Fainga'a, along with Scott Fuglistaller were appointed co-captains of

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for the 2015 National Rugby Championship season.

Connacht

On 11 July 2018

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announced the signing of Fainga'a, it was stated he would join up with the squad on the conclusion of the current Rebels Super Rugby season. Connacht Head Coach Andy Friend had previously coached him at former club Brumbies when he signed his first professional contract with the club.

Lyon

In 2020, Fainga'a would travel to France to join

in the

from the 2020–21 season.

Relatives

He is the younger brother of twins Saia &

Anthony Fainga'a Anthony Fainga'a (born 2 February 1987) is an Australian former professional rugby union footballer. His usual position is centre. Family and early life Anthony Fainga'a was born in Queanbeyan, New South Wales, and started playing rugby lea ...

and also Vili Fainga'a.

Super Rugby statistics

References

External links

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Melbourne Rebels Profile
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