Background
Fekitoa was born in Ha"apai, Tonga.
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In 2009, during a visit to New Zealand, he gained a rugby scholarship and enrolled at Wesley College. However, he only made one appearance in 2013 for the Blues against France, and signed with the Highlanders for the 2014 Super Rugby season. All Blacks
Fekitoa was selected as a rookie in the All Blacks squad for the June 2014 test series against England, with coach Steve Hansen having signalled interest in him during the Super Rugby season.
With first-choice centre Conrad Smith injured out of the third and final test of the series, Fekitoa moved into the starting XV. His performance earned praise, with the Herald on Sunday saying that "the All Blacks coach has found the most elegant of solutions for Conrad Smith"s back-up, one who carries more of an attacking threat than the veteran centre".
Fekitoa was selected again in 2014 for the All Blacks squad for The Rugby Championship.
Achievements
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He plays for The Highlanders in the Super Rugby competition, for Auckland in the Information Technology Management Cup, and for New Zealand internationally. He made his debut for Auckland in the Information Technology Management Cup in 2012, making 12 appearances and scoring 3 tries, and was signed by the Blues for the 2013 season. He made his debut as a replacement player in first test of that series, a 15–20 win.
Membership
He was a member of the title-winning 2015 Highlanders side, and of the 2015 Rugby World Cup winning New Zealand side. He was a key member of the Highlanders title winning-side in 2015. He was a member of the 2015 Rugby World Cup winning New Zealand side.
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