Vaiuta Latu
Australian rugby union player
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Vaiuta Latu (born 2 June 2005) is an Australian rugby union player, who plays for the Reds in the Super Rugby. His preferred position is flanker or number 8.[1]
| Born | 2 June 2005 Australia | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Height | 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 116 kg (256 lb; 18 st 4 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | St Peters Lutheran College | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Early career
Australian-born, Latu attended St Peters Lutheran College where he played rugby.[2] A member of the Queensland academy,[3] he plays his club rugby for Brothers.[4]
Professional career
Latu was first named in the Reds squad for the 2025 Super Rugby AUS competition,[5] where his performances in the competitions were recognised.[6] He then made his Queensland debut against Saitama Wild Knights in October 2025.[7] He was then named in the Reds squad for the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season,[8] before signing a new contract in January 2026.[9] He made his debut for the Reds in Round 1 of the season against the Waratahs.[10]
