Tomasi Maka

Tomasi Maka
Full nameThomas Maka
Date of birth (2002-10-21) 21 October 2002 (age 22)
Place of birthAustralia
Height183 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Weight123 kg (271 lb; 19 st 5 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Hooker
Current team Moana Pasifika
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2024– Moana Pasifika 5 (0)
Correct as of 21 September 2024

Thomas Maka (born 21 October 2002) is an Australian rugby union player, of Tongan heritage,[1] who plays for Moana Pasifika. His preferred position is hooker.[2]

Early career

Maka is of Tongan heritage, but grew up in Australia. He played his club rugby for Gordon.[3] He had previously been a member of the Waratahs academy, and represented the Junior Wallabies.[4] Following the 2024 Super Rugby season, Maka represented North Shore in the North Harbour Rugby Championship.[5] He was subsequently named in the North Harbour development squad for the 2024 season.[6]

Professional career

Maka joined the Moana Pasifika for the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season.[7] He made his debut in Round 3 of the season against the Rebels.[8]

References

  1. ^ "Tomasi Maka". Moana Pasifika. Retrieved 21 September 2024.
  2. ^ "Thomas Maka". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 17 March 2024.
  3. ^ "Vote now: 2023 Shute Shield team of the year - Hooker". Rugby News. 16 September 2023. Retrieved 17 March 2024.
  4. ^ "New faces in Junior Wallabies second camp of 2021". RugbyAU. 5 May 2021. Retrieved 17 March 2024.
  5. ^ "North Shore retains championship in hard-fought match with old rivals". The Devonport Flagstaff. 25 July 2024. Retrieved 21 September 2024.
  6. ^ "North Harbour 2024 Mens' Development Squad Selected". North Harbour Rugby. 21 July 2024. Retrieved 21 September 2024.
  7. ^ "Fijian Drua and Moana Pasifika name squad for new Super Rugby season". Radio New Zealand. 10 November 2023. Retrieved 23 September 2024.
  8. ^ "Rebels secure bonus point win over Moana Pasifika as Savea breaks try-scoring record". Rugby.com.au. 8 March 2024. Retrieved 17 March 2024.


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