Electrifying back Tevita Ofa joined Moana Pasifika on a full-time contract for the 2025 season. He made his debut against the Highlanders in round three and has gone from strength to strength. An attacking weapon on the field, Ofa has impressed with his versatility, blistering pace and quick footwork picking the opposition defence apart.

The 23-year-old is of Samoan descent through his mother and Tongan descent through his father. He was raised in Manurewa, South Auckland with three siblings and attended Wesley College.

Ofa started playing rugby at six years old for Weymouth and made his first representative team with the Counties Manukau Under 18s. He was also part of the Wesley College First XV in his final two years of school.

In 2024, he was a Chiefs replacement player and went on their preseason tour to Japan. He has been a huge part of the Counties Manukau Steelers, making his debut in 2022 and earning the 2024 Most Valuable Player Award.

Ofa’s maiden start in Moana Pasifika’s historic win over the Crusaders was one to remember. He was a menace on both ends of the field and showed his speed on the wing with a remarkable breakthrough which led to a Patrick Pellegrini try.

His performance a month later in his team’s victory over the Fijian Drua was another memorable one. Ofa tallied 91 post contact metres, 188 metres gained, 12 tackles, five defenders beaten, four line breaks and an intercept try.

It was a major statement of his arrival in the competition and a sign of a bright future ahead.

Moana Pasifika debut: 2025 v Highlanders

Junior Clubs: Manurewa
Senior Clubs: Counties Manukau