Benhur Kivalu

Benhur Kivalu (born 2 September 1972 in Vailoa) is a Samoan-born Tongan former rugby union player. He played as a lock and as a number eight.

Benhur Kivalu
Birth nameDaniel Benhur Kivalu
Date of birth (1972-09-02) 2 September 1972 (age 51)
Place of birthVailoa, Samoa
Height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight286 lb (130 kg)
Rugby union career
Position(s)Lock, Number 8
Amateur team(s)
YearsTeamApps(Points)
1995Avalon()
Senior career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
1996–2004
2004–05
Fukuoka Sanix Bombs[1]
Kintetsu Liners[2]
()
Provincial / State sides
YearsTeamApps(Points)
1995-1996Wellington B[3]2(10)
International career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
1998–2005Tonga39(40)

Career

His first international match for Tonga was against Samoa, at Sydney, on 18 September 1998. He was also part of the 1999 and 2003 World Cup rosters. His last match for the 'Ikale Tahi was against Samoa, at Nuku'alofa, on 22 July 2005.

Post-career

After his playing career, he was the coach of Tonga national under-20 rugby union team. Currently, he is the "Regional Development Officer" for Tonga Rugby Union.[4]

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