Tevita Alatini

Tevita Alatini
Born (2004-04-15) 15 April 2004
Australia
Height189 cm (6 ft 2 in)
Weight125 kg (276 lb; 19 st 10 lb)
SchoolPatrician Brothers' College, Blacktown
Rugby union career
Position Prop
Current team Brumbies
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2025– Brumbies 1 (0)
Correct as of 14 February 2026
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2024 Australia U20 4 (0)
Correct as of 14 February 2026

Tevita Alatini (born 15 April 2004) is an Australian rugby union player, who plays for the Brumbies in the Super Rugby. His preferred position is prop.[1]

Early career

Australian-born and hailing from Greater Western Sydney, Alatini attended Patrician Brothers' College, Blacktown where he played rugby league alongside rugby union.[2] He played his junior rugby for Penrith,[3] before representing the Gungahlin Eagles after joining up with the Brumbies academy.[4] In 2024, he represented the Australia U20 side,[5] although was injured in his fourth appearance and spent the next year out with injury.[6]

Professional career

Alatini was first named in the Brumbies squad for the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific season,[7] but did not make an appearance due to injury. He returned during the 2025 Super Rugby AUS competition,[8] before re-signing with the Brumbies.[9] After being named in the squad for the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season,[10] he debuted in Round 1 against the Force.[11]

References

  1. ^ "Tevita Alatini". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 14 February 2026.
  2. ^ "NRL Schoolboy Cup: Eels halves Sanders and Talagi battle in grand final rematch". Daily Telegraph. 9 June 2021. Retrieved 14 February 2026.
  3. ^ "Gen Blue U15s Selected For Junior Gold Cup". NSW Rugby. 26 September 2019. Retrieved 14 February 2026.
  4. ^ "Brumbies convince 125kg ex-Australia U20s star Tevita Alatini to stay put". Rugby Pass. 1 August 2025. Retrieved 14 February 2026.
  5. ^ "Australian U20 squad announced for TRC U20". SANZAAR. 23 April 2024. Retrieved 14 February 2026.
  6. ^ "Injury-hit Australia U20s continuing to fight at World Championships ahead of crucial Italy clash". Rugby.com.au. 3 July 2024. Retrieved 14 February 2026.
  7. ^ "ACT Brumbies announce 36-player squad for 2025 Super Rugby Pacific". ACT Brumbies (Press release). 11 November 2024. Retrieved 12 November 2024.
  8. ^ "Brumbies name 'exciting blend' for Super Rugby Aus squad" (Press release). ACT Brumbies. 20 August 2025. Retrieved 20 August 2025.
  9. ^ "Alatini signs two-year extension with the Brumbies". ACT Brumbies. 1 August 2025. Retrieved 14 February 2026.
  10. ^ "ACT Brumbies announce 'exciting' squad for 2026 Swyftx Super Rugby Pacific" (Press release). ACT Brumbies. 6 November 2025. Retrieved 6 November 2025.
  11. ^ "RECAP: ACT Brumbies handle the heat, blow past Western Force in Perth". Rugby.com.au. 14 February 2026. Retrieved 14 February 2026.