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{{short description|Samoan rugby union footballer and coach, and boxer}}
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'''Filiga Lio Falaniko''' (born [[Apia]], September 17, 1970) is a Samoan former rugby union player and boxer. He plays as a lock.
'''Filiga Lio Falaniko''' (born [[Apia]], 17 September 1970) is a Samoan former rugby union player and boxer. He plays as a lock.
Currently, he works as personal trainer.<ref>http://www.polypridefc.com/lio-falaniko/</ref>
Currently, he works as personal trainer.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.polypridefc.com/lio-falaniko/|title=Lio Falaniko|publisher=}}</ref>


==Career==
==Career==
His international debut in 1991, against Tonga, at Apia, on June 17, 1990. Despite missing [[1991 Rugby World Cup|that year's World Cup]] through injury he was a regular for the Samoans throughout the 1990s, playing in both the [[1995 Rugby World Cup|1995]] and [[1999 Rugby World Cup|1999]] World Cups - scoring a memorable try against Wales in Samoa's 38-31 win at the then all-new Millennium Stadium in Cardiff.
His international debut in 1991, against Tonga, at Apia, on 17 June 1990. Despite missing [[1991 Rugby World Cup|that year's World Cup]] through injury he was a regular for the Samoans throughout the 1990s, playing in both the [[1995 Rugby World Cup|1995]] and [[1999 Rugby World Cup|1999]] World Cups - scoring a memorable try against Wales in Samoa's 38-31 win at the then all-new Millennium Stadium in Cardiff.


Ranging lock Falaniko joined the Hurricanes for one season in 1999 from the Highlanders, where he had played 24 super 12 games between 1996-1998. Falaniko was used alongside Dion Waller, Mark Cooksley and Inoke Afeaki in the locking role for the Hurricanes, winning five caps, and making four starts against the Cats, Sharks, Blues, and finally his old team the Highlanders.
Ranging lock Falaniko joined the Hurricanes for one season in 1999 from the Highlanders, where he had played 24 super 12 games between 1996-1998. Falaniko was used alongside Dion Waller, Mark Cooksley and Inoke Afeaki in the locking role for the Hurricanes, winning five caps, and making four starts against the Cats, Sharks, Blues, and finally his old team the Highlanders.


Vastly experienced at provincial level, Falaniko played a number of times for Otago, spent a season with Southland prior to his Super 12 stint in Wellington and also for North Harbour in 1999. Additionally Falaniko was an international volleyball representative and spent several years as a Les Mills Gyms fitness trainer. He took his personal trainer expertise to Perth, where he now resides and also coaches at club level.
Vastly experienced at provincial level, Falaniko played a number of times for Otago, spent a season with Southland prior to his Super 12 stint in Wellington and also for North Harbour in 1999. Additionally Falaniko was an international volleyball representative and spent several years as a Les Mills Gyms fitness trainer. He took his personal trainer expertise to Perth, where he now resides and also coaches at club level.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.perthnow.com.au/news/perth/lio-falaniko-former-samoan-rugby-star-and-boxer-foils-optimistic-burglars-break-in-then-lets-him-go-c-5265803 |title=Lio Falaniko: Former Samoan rugby star and boxer foils optimistic burglar’s break-in then lets him go |publisher=PerthNow |date=11 January 2022 |access-date=15 October 2023}}</ref>


==Boxing career==
==Boxing career==
Between 2005 and 2011, Falaniko undertook a boxing career, going undefeated in 10 heavyweight professional boxing bouts in New Zealand.<ref>https://www.rugbywa.com.au/article/three-time-rwc-samoan-lock-coach-nedlands-colts</ref>
Between 2005 and 2011, Falaniko undertook a boxing career, going undefeated in 10 heavyweight professional boxing bouts in New Zealand.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rugbywa.com.au/article/three-time-rwc-samoan-lock-coach-nedlands-colts|title=Three-time RWC Samoan lock to coach Nedlands Colts - Western Force|publisher=|access-date=2017-01-13|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160312093806/https://www.rugbywa.com.au/article/three-time-rwc-samoan-lock-coach-nedlands-colts|archive-date=2016-03-12|url-status=dead}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
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Latest revision as of 12:04, 16 May 2024

Lio Falaniko
Date of birth (1970-09-17) 17 September 1970 (age 53)
Place of birthApia, Samoa
Height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight264 lb (120 kg)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Lock
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
1994-1998 Alhambra Union ()
1999 Marist ()
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1999 Bègles-Bordeaux ()
2000-2005 Kintetsu Liners ()
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
1990 Wellington U21 ()
1994-1998 Otago 36 (20)
1998 Southland 6 (0)
1999 North Harbour 6 (0)
Super Rugby
Years Team Apps (Points)
1996–98 Otago Highlanders 24 (25)
1999 Wellington Hurricanes 5 (0)
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1990-1999 Samoa 21 (10)

Filiga Lio Falaniko (born Apia, 17 September 1970) is a Samoan former rugby union player and boxer. He plays as a lock. Currently, he works as personal trainer.[1]

Career

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His international debut in 1991, against Tonga, at Apia, on 17 June 1990. Despite missing that year's World Cup through injury he was a regular for the Samoans throughout the 1990s, playing in both the 1995 and 1999 World Cups - scoring a memorable try against Wales in Samoa's 38-31 win at the then all-new Millennium Stadium in Cardiff.

Ranging lock Falaniko joined the Hurricanes for one season in 1999 from the Highlanders, where he had played 24 super 12 games between 1996-1998. Falaniko was used alongside Dion Waller, Mark Cooksley and Inoke Afeaki in the locking role for the Hurricanes, winning five caps, and making four starts against the Cats, Sharks, Blues, and finally his old team the Highlanders.

Vastly experienced at provincial level, Falaniko played a number of times for Otago, spent a season with Southland prior to his Super 12 stint in Wellington and also for North Harbour in 1999. Additionally Falaniko was an international volleyball representative and spent several years as a Les Mills Gyms fitness trainer. He took his personal trainer expertise to Perth, where he now resides and also coaches at club level.[2]

Boxing career

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Between 2005 and 2011, Falaniko undertook a boxing career, going undefeated in 10 heavyweight professional boxing bouts in New Zealand.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Lio Falaniko".
  2. ^ "Lio Falaniko: Former Samoan rugby star and boxer foils optimistic burglar's break-in then lets him go". PerthNow. 11 January 2022. Retrieved 15 October 2023.
  3. ^ "Three-time RWC Samoan lock to coach Nedlands Colts - Western Force". Archived from the original on 12 March 2016. Retrieved 13 January 2017.
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