Toutai Kefu
Toutai Kefu is a former professional rugby player from Tonga, known for his powerful presence on the field and for playing as a number eight. After a successful career representing both the Queensland Reds in Super Rugby and the Australian national team, Kefu transitioned into coaching, where he has taken on various roles, including head coach of the Tonga national team. His extensive experience as a player and coach makes him a respected figure in the rugby community.
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Toutai Kefu was suspended, allowing Strauss to start in the quarter-final win against Wales.
From tackling wildebeest to Springbok to Wallaby
Australia· 2025-08-22
Toutai Kefu is the First Nations and Pasifika head coach who has a personal connection with Roman Siulepa.
NBA and Wallabies Rugby options call for promising Australian. He’s choosing basketball.Australia· 2025-08-19
Toutai Kefu is one of the coaches who understands the players' culture.
Questions as to why Lukhan Salakaia-Loto isn’t playing for the WallabiesAustralia· 2025-07-23
Toutai Kefu is the coach of the First Nations and Pasifika XV.
Test places up for grabs as Lions face First Nations and Pasifika XV – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-07-21
The Lions’ match against a Toutai Kefu-coached Pasifika XV in Melbourne’s Marvel Stadium.
Andy Farrell adds note of caution as Lions arrive in Melbourne for second Test – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-20
Toutai Kefu is the coach of the Pasifika XV likely to include Kurtley Beale.
Lions secondrow Joe McCarthy a doubt for Second Test in Melbourne – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-20
Toutai Kefu has spoken of his disappointment after the British and Irish Lions refused to allow Pete Samu to represent the First Nations and Pasifika XV.
Kefu speaks out after Lions block Wallaby from playingAustralia· 2025-07-18
Former World Cup-winning Wallaby Toutai Kefu, whose father Fatai played in the 1973 Tonga team.
NRL-PNG deal sparks concern for Pacific rugby union leadersAustralia· 2025-07-04
Toutai Kefu is the head coach for the First Nations and Pasifika XV.
Tana Umaga on two decades of O’Driscoll controversyAustralia· 2025-06-25