Loni Uhila (born 7 April 1989 in Tonga) is a

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player and professional

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. His nickname called "The Tongan Bear". He plays in the

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position for the provincial based

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side

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. Uhila also plays for

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franchise, the

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. In October 2017, he will join French reigning champions

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on a one-year contract.

Professional boxing record

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Personal

Uhila is married and has a five-year-old daughter, Lile. Uhila states family is the reason he plays rugby.

References

External links

itsrugby.co.uk profile
1989 births New Zealand rugby union players Rugby union props Living people Waikato rugby union players People educated at Sacred Heart College, Auckland Hurricanes (rugby union) players {{NewZealand-rugbyunion-bio-1980s-stub