Addin Fonua-Blake
Rugby league player with Warriors
Born
November 6th, 1995
29 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Australia
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A professional rugby league player who played as a prop. Fonua-Blake began his career at the Manly Sea Eagles in the National Rugby League (NRL), where he debuted in 2015. He made significant contributions to the team over several seasons before transferring to the New Zealand Warriors in 2020. His playing style is characterized by strength and resilience on the field, making him a vital part of the teams he represented.
Debuted for Manly Sea Eagles in 2015
Transferred to New Zealand Warriors in 2020
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