Background
While he was born and raised in New Zealand, he represents Tonga internationally.
While he was born and raised in New Zealand, he represents Tonga internationally.
He plays on the wings or at centre. Provincial Rugby Veainu went to Street Andrew"s College in Christchurch where in his final year of school he was made captain of the 1st XV. He was a regular in Canterbury age group sides over the years, making the under 16"s, 18"s and 19"s whilst still at school. Veainu was a star on the wing for the New Zealand U-20s at the World Cup in Argentina where he scored five tries (including three in the final).
Following his move to Australia to join the Melbourne Rebels, Veainu turned out for the Melbourne Rising in 2014, scoring 8 tries from just 6 starts.
Super Rugby After a solid season in 2010, Veainu received a contract to play for the Highlanders for the 2011 Super Rugby season. He was again named in the Highlanders squad for 2012, but did not appear in any matches.
His season, however, was highlighted by his first Super Rugby try against the Highlanders, his former squad, on June 29. On 17 September 2013, Veainu signed with the Melbourne Rebels for the 2014 and 2015 seasons.
In May 2014, playing on the wing, he scored a runaway try for the Rebels in their loss to the Waratahs at home in Melbourne.
= Super Rugby Statistics As of 15 June 2015 = Leicester Tigers lieutenant was confirmed on October 28 2015 that Veainu has joined English Premiership team Leicester Tigers. International career Veainu played for the New Zealand U20 at the age of 18 and 19, but in 2015 he was selected for Tonga for the 2015 World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup. He made his debut in the opening match against Fiji, scoring a try.