David Sio
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{{ Infobox rugby biography
| image =
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1962|6|21}}
| relatives = Scott Sio (son)
| ru_currentposition =
| ru_currentteam =
| ru_position = Prop
| amatyears1 = 1988
| amatteam1 = South Island Universities
| ru_provinceyears1 = 1988-1989
| ru_province1 = Canterbury
| ru_provinceapps1 = 10
| ru_provincepoints1 = 0
| clubs1 = Northern Suburbs
| years1 = 1989-1992
| points1 =
| repyears1 = 1990-1992
| repteam1 = {{nrut|Samoa}}
| repcaps1 = 2
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Tavita G. Sio, also known by his anglicised name David Sio (born Apia, 21 June 1962) is a former Samoan rugby union player. He played as a prop.
Career
He made his debut for Samoa in a test match against Tonga, at Tokyo on 11 April 1990. He was part of the 1991 Rugby World Cup roster. His last international match was in a test match against Fiji, at Suva, on 20 June 1992.{{fact|date=January 2024}}
Personal life
He is the father of Scott Sio, who currently plays for Australia.[http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/rugby/former-samoa-prop-david-sio-tells-of-his-pride-in-son-scotts-selection-for-wallabies/news-story/9d0f16ef07069c4a37d9f008e93298ad Former Samoa prop David Sio tells of his pride in son Scott's selection for Walalbies]
References
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External links
- [http://en.espn.co.uk/scrum/rugby/player/10769.html David Sio International Statistics]
- [http://www.rugbyhistory.co.nz/player/tavita-g-sio Tavita G. Sio International Statistics]
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Category:Samoan rugby union players
Category:Samoa international rugby union players
Category:Rugby union players from Apia
Category:Samoan expatriate rugby union players in Australia
Category:Samoan emigrants to Australia
Category:Canterbury rugby union players
Category:Samoan expatriate rugby union players in New Zealand
Category:1991 Rugby World Cup players
Category:Northern Suburbs Rugby Club players
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