Get to know Tivinia

Born: Whangarei, NZ

School: Wynnum SHS

Rep honours rugby: None yet

Rep honours other: South QLD Touch

Favourite teammate & why: All of them

Favourite singer: Chris Brown

Favourite food: Sushi

Best life advice given: Phillipians 4:13. I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me

Animal most scared of: Bugs that can fly

The greatest influence on your rugby career: Probably watching the women around me be involved in Rugby taking it back to the OG Redlands days and just what they continue to do for women in Rugby, the growth it has come to, got them to thank

PRe game or life superstition: My dad always straps my wrist, and I write a little message to focus on

Most embarrassing rugby moment: First trial game at Easts, I played in the forwards and was told to stand in the lineout, and all good, the ball won’t come to you- well, it did, and I got smashed, made the highlight reel for the opposing team

Sporting idol growing up: Tiana Penitani

Rugby ambitions & goals: This is only my second year of Rugby, so I look forward to what the future holds and what God has planned for me

Who would you most like to meet & why: Chris Brown- to ask if I can be one of his backup dancers