Career
Provincial Rugby
In an effort to have a stronger chance at earning a Super Rugby contract, Setephano shifted south provincially to Otago, where he featured in the Air New Zealand Cup for 2009 and 2010. Setephano moved back to Waikato. Super Rugby
Setephano was a wider training group player for the Chiefs in 2006 and 2007, but never made a Super 14 appearance for the franchise.
After transferring to Otago in 2008, Setephano was able to earn a contract with the Highlanders for 2008, making seven starts for the club
In 2009, Setephano appeared in all 13 matches for the Highlanders and scored his first two Super Rugby tries. Setephano regained his starting job in 2010, scoring another two tries.
However, he was not retained for the 2011 season, as the club made wholesale changes under new coach Jamie Joseph. Which saw a move back to the Chiefs.
Setephano returned to the Chiefs for the 2011 season.
International
Setephano will make his international debut for the Cook Islands at the 2015 Rugby World Cup Oceania qualifier against Fiji on 28 June 2014 in Churchill Park, Lautoka. In June 2015 he signs to move on to France"s Top 14 with the club of Grenoble FCG. Also a New Zealand age grade player Setephano represented New Zealand u/16 2000, New Zealand School"s 2002, New Zealand u/19 2003, and New Zealand u/21 2004.
