Career
After three years, he moved to England as he was signed by Wasps ahead of the 2013-2014 season. On 11 June 2014, Vea signed for newly promoted side London Welsh ahead of the 2014-2015 season. On 17 March 2015, Vea signed for Newcastle Falcons for the upcoming 2015-2016 season.
Vea made his international debut for Tonga, where he started in the 2013 Institutional Review Board Pacific Nations Cup defeating Japan 27-17.
His last test appearance came to the 2013 Autumn Internationals where they were defeated by Wales 17-7. He was selected again for Tonga for the 2014 Autumn Internationals.