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Tanginoa Halaifonua

Position
Flanker
Tanginoa Halaifonua is a professional flanker for the Stade Francais Paris, hunting turnovers and carrying as a loose forward. Track Tanginoa's fixtures, results, team news and match appearances across the URC and Currie Cup on Octafield.

Octafield Performance Index

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51.4
Index
245thof 632 loose forwards
1264th overall · top 39% at loose forwards
Attack
59
Defence
44
Impact
55
Per-80-minute output vs other loose forwards, weighted for competition strength. Tanginoa has 33 matches on record.
Scouting Report
✦ Analyst's Take
Relentless carrier and defensive workhorse

Across 33 matches, Halaifonua operates as a high-volume contributor on both sides of the ball, averaging close to eight carries and more than eight tackles per game — figures that point to a flanker who is consistently involved rather than occasionally impactful. His carrying numbers suggest a workmanlike gain-line presence rather than explosive yardage, while his tackle output, peaking at 17 in a single match, underlines his willingness to shoulder a heavy defensive burden. Eight tries across the dataset add a finishing dimension that rounds out his profile as a complete, physically committed loose forward.

AI-generated from Octafield match data
2026 Top 14
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Points
1
Tries
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Match History
Challenge Cup2025/262 apps · 1T
OpponentMinCarMtrTck
Ulster crestvs Ulster17 Jan 202619442Cardiff Rugby crestvs Cardiff Rugby1T06 Dec 202580123715
Total99164117
Champions Cup2024/252 apps
OpponentMinCarMtrTck
Northampton Saints crestvs Northampton Saints11 Jan 202580141715Saracens crestvs Saracens15 Dec 2024669137
Total146233022
Rugby World Cup20232 apps
OpponentMinCarMtrTck
Scotland crestvs Scotland24 Sept 2023554159Ireland crestvs Ireland16 Sept 202351218
Total10661617
About Tanginoa Halaifonua

Tanginoa Halaifonua is a professional rugby union flanker registered with the Stade Francais Paris, the South Africa-based franchise. He forms part of the matchday squad and is tasked with hunting turnovers and carrying as a loose forward.

As a flanker, Tanginoa features for the Stade Francais Paris across the United Rugby Championship, the Currie Cup and European club competition, with home fixtures played at South Africa in South Africa.

Follow Tanginoa Halaifonua's match appearances, fixtures, results and the latest Stade Francais Paris news on Octafield — South Africa's home of rugby.

Frequently Asked
What position does Tanginoa Halaifonua play?
Tanginoa Halaifonua plays flanker for the Stade Francais Paris.
Which team does Tanginoa Halaifonua play for?
Tanginoa Halaifonua plays for the Stade Francais Paris, the South Africa-based side competing in the United Rugby Championship and Currie Cup.
Where do the Stade Francais Paris play their home games?
The Stade Francais Paris are based in South Africa, South Africa.
Where can I follow Tanginoa Halaifonua's fixtures and stats?
Follow Tanginoa Halaifonua's fixtures, results, match appearances and Stade Francais Paris news on Octafield — South Africa's home of rugby.
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Stade Francais Paris — Form
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