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Setareki Tamanivalu (born 23 July 1992) is a Fijian rugby union player and former All Black. He currently plays in the centre (and occasionally wing) position for Toshiba Brave Lupus.
Tamanivalu was born and raised in Fiji. He attended Lelean Memorial School where he excelled in both rugby union and rugby league. He was a member of the Fiji Secondary Schools under-18 rugby league squad that toured Australia in 2010. He later migrated to New Zealand where he gained a scholarship at Saint Kentigern College to play rugby.
Tamanivalu was one of five newcomers in Colin Cooper's Taranaki squad named for their 2012 campaign. He made his professional debut for Taranaki in the 2012 ITM Cup competition, coming on as a replacement against Hawke's Bay.
In 2013, the then 21-year-old was named most promising player of the year after a season that saw him get a regular starting spot, his all-round game had been right up there with the best of the Taranaki backs. He had also been the most threatening attacker which saw him win top try scorer alongside teammate Andre Taylor.
In the 2014 ITM Cup season he was in the top five statistics in tries scored, clean breaks, defenders beaten, metres gained and offloads. His impressive form saw him win the 2014 ITM Cup player of the year, over finalists Shane Christie and Nehe Milner-Skudder. It also saw several Super Rugby franchises in New Zealand and Australia were chasing his signature before he opted to head to the Chiefs in early October.
Tamanivalu poised for what promised to be an exciting 2015, It never eventuated, however, with Tamanivalu struggling for game-time with the Chiefs in the 2015 Super Rugby competition. Itching to get back into the provincial season, things took a backwards step after he strained a knee playing for the New Zealand Barbarians against the Māori All Blacks. Tamanivalu recorded nine appearances and scored four tries for the Taranaki province.
Tamanivalu had a breakout Super Rugby season in 2016, becoming a regular starter for the Chiefs. Tamanivalu was the third-to-highest try-scorer of the competition in the 2016 Super Rugby season, tied with four other players. Tamanivalu scored nine tries for the Chiefs in 2016, the team's second-to-highest try-scorer behind fullback and future All Black teammate Damian McKenzie.
In June 2016, All Blacks coach, Steve Hansen included him in his 32-man squad for the 2016 June international test series against Wales. He was named on the bench for their first test against Wales, making his international debut on 11 June 2016 alongside flanker Ardie Savea. Tamanivalu only played for five minutes, but the All Blacks managed to win 39-21. Tamanivalu was retained on the bench for the second test of the series on 18 June 2016, coming on early at half-time for an injured Malakai Fekitoa. Tamanivalu unfortunately had an average performance, being bested by Welsh opposite Jonathan Davies as Tamanivalu conceded a try to Davies. The All Blacks still won 36-22, despite Tamanivalu being bested by his opposition.
Seta Tamanivalu
Setareki Tamanivalu (born 23 July 1992) is a Fijian rugby union player and former All Black. He currently plays in the centre (and occasionally wing) position for Toshiba Brave Lupus.
Tamanivalu was born and raised in Fiji. He attended Lelean Memorial School where he excelled in both rugby union and rugby league. He was a member of the Fiji Secondary Schools under-18 rugby league squad that toured Australia in 2010. He later migrated to New Zealand where he gained a scholarship at Saint Kentigern College to play rugby.
Tamanivalu was one of five newcomers in Colin Cooper's Taranaki squad named for their 2012 campaign. He made his professional debut for Taranaki in the 2012 ITM Cup competition, coming on as a replacement against Hawke's Bay.
In 2013, the then 21-year-old was named most promising player of the year after a season that saw him get a regular starting spot, his all-round game had been right up there with the best of the Taranaki backs. He had also been the most threatening attacker which saw him win top try scorer alongside teammate Andre Taylor.
In the 2014 ITM Cup season he was in the top five statistics in tries scored, clean breaks, defenders beaten, metres gained and offloads. His impressive form saw him win the 2014 ITM Cup player of the year, over finalists Shane Christie and Nehe Milner-Skudder. It also saw several Super Rugby franchises in New Zealand and Australia were chasing his signature before he opted to head to the Chiefs in early October.
Tamanivalu poised for what promised to be an exciting 2015, It never eventuated, however, with Tamanivalu struggling for game-time with the Chiefs in the 2015 Super Rugby competition. Itching to get back into the provincial season, things took a backwards step after he strained a knee playing for the New Zealand Barbarians against the Māori All Blacks. Tamanivalu recorded nine appearances and scored four tries for the Taranaki province.
Tamanivalu had a breakout Super Rugby season in 2016, becoming a regular starter for the Chiefs. Tamanivalu was the third-to-highest try-scorer of the competition in the 2016 Super Rugby season, tied with four other players. Tamanivalu scored nine tries for the Chiefs in 2016, the team's second-to-highest try-scorer behind fullback and future All Black teammate Damian McKenzie.
In June 2016, All Blacks coach, Steve Hansen included him in his 32-man squad for the 2016 June international test series against Wales. He was named on the bench for their first test against Wales, making his international debut on 11 June 2016 alongside flanker Ardie Savea. Tamanivalu only played for five minutes, but the All Blacks managed to win 39-21. Tamanivalu was retained on the bench for the second test of the series on 18 June 2016, coming on early at half-time for an injured Malakai Fekitoa. Tamanivalu unfortunately had an average performance, being bested by Welsh opposite Jonathan Davies as Tamanivalu conceded a try to Davies. The All Blacks still won 36-22, despite Tamanivalu being bested by his opposition.