Ma'a Nonu

Ma'a Allan Nonu MNZM (/ˈmɑːʔɑː ˈnɒnuː/; born 21 May 1982) is a professional rugby union player from New Zealand who currently plays for the San Diego Legion in Major League Rugby (MLR). He plays in the inside centre, but can also cover outside centre and wing.

Ma'a Nonu
MNZM
Nonu in 2019
Birth nameMa'a Allan Nonu
Date of birth (1982-05-21) 21 May 1982
Place of birthWellington, New Zealand
Height182 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Weight108 kg (238 lb; 17 st 0 lb)
SchoolRongotai College
Notable relative(s)Jack Afamasaga (cousin)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Centre, Wing
Current team San Diego Legion
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2002–2010 Wellington 61 (140)
2003–2015 Hurricanes 126 (240)
2011–2012 Ricoh Black Rams 11 (30)
2012–2019 Blues 39 (35)
2013 Highlanders 9 (5)
2015–2021 Toulon 93 (70)
2020– San Diego Legion 22 (20)
2021 East Coast 4 (0)
Correct as of 1 April 2023
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2003–2015 New Zealand 103 (155)
2007 Junior All Blacks 2 (10)
2007–2010 Barbarian F.C. 2 (0)
Correct as of 1 April 2023
National sevens team(s)
Years Team Comps
2002–2004 New Zealand 2
Correct as of 1 April 2023

He was a key member of the All Blacks' 2011 and 2015 Rugby World Cup winning teams, becoming one of only 43 players who have won the Rugby World Cup on multiple occasions.

He is regarded as one of the greatest centres to ever play the game of rugby union.

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