Lolani Faleiva

Lolani Faleiva, born on 18 February 1999, is a Samoan flanker who plays for Moana Pasifika in Super Rugby Pacific. A physical back-row forward, he embodies the power and directness long associated with Pacific Island rugby, bringing heavy contact in defence and strong carrying in the loose. Faleiva is valued as a hard-working presence at the breakdown, where his strength makes him a nuisance over the ball and a reliable defender around the fringes. As part of the Moana Pasifika project, which provides a professional platform for players of Samoan, Tongan and Fijian heritage, he contributes both physicality and experience to the squad. His combative style and work rate make him a useful option in the heart of the forward effort.