Tavita G. Sio, also known by his anglicised name David Sio (born

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, 21 June 1962) is a former Samoan rugby union player. He played as a prop.

Career

He made his debut for Samoa in a test match against Tonga, at Tokyo on April 11, 1990. He was part of the

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roster. His last international match was in a test match against Fiji, at Suva, on June 20, 1992.

Personal life

He is the father of

Scott Sio Scott Sio (born 16 October 1991) is an Australian rugby union player who plays for the Exeter Chiefs in the Premiership Rugby. His playing position is prop. He made his Brumbies debut during the 2012 Super Rugby season against the Sharks in Canb ...

, who currently plays for

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.Former Samoa prop David Sio tells of his pride in son Scott's selection for Walalbies
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References

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Tavita G. Sio International Statistics
1962 births Living people Samoan rugby union players Rugby union props Samoa international rugby union players {{Samoa-rugbyunion-bio-stub