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Article: Tiatia bursts back into best form
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- The Press
- Article date:
- September 29, 1999
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Wellington's Filo Tiatia is arguably the best No.8 in New Zealand
rugby at present and he has Canterbury in his sights.
The inspirational 112kg back-rower was the outstanding forward in
Wellington's bold Ranfurly Shield challenge against Waikato, and he
continued his consistent and impressive form against Southland in
his team's 61-3 win at Athletic Park on Sunday.
Wellington will look to the big man to make a lasting impact in
the capital team's eighth-round division one match against
Canterbury at Jade Stadium on Friday night.
"After playing only one-and-a-half matches in the NPC last year
because of injury, I'm really enjoying my footie at the moment and
the opportunities I'm getting," ...