Falamani Mafi (born 6 March 1971, in Kanokupolu) is a Tongan former rugby union player. He played as lock

Career

His first cap for Tonga was against

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, in Brisbane, on 4 July 1993. He was also part of the

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Tonga squad coached by Fakahau Valu, where Mafi played two matches in the tournament. During the match against France, Mafi stomped the French player

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, however, his team mate Feleti Mahoni was sent off instead. Mafi also played in the

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, playing against New Zealand, Italy and England, the latter being his last international cap for Tonga.

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Falamani Mafi international stats
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