Faitala Moleka
{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2024}}
{{Use Australian English|date=January 2024}}
{{Infobox rugby biography
| birth_date ={{bda|2005|1|29|df=y}}
| birth_place =Sydney
| height =
| weight =
| school =
| ru_position =Fly Half, Fullback
|superyears1=2023–Present
|super1=Brumbies
|superapps1=5
|superpoints1=35
| repyears1 =2023–Present
| repteam1 ={{ruw|AUS}}
| repcaps1 =16
| reppoints1 =0
}}
Faitala Moleka (born 29 January 2005) is an Australian rugby union player. She plays for the Brumbies in the Super W competition.
Rugby career
In December 2022, Moleka represented New South Wales Under 17 Girls in a sevens competition that was organised by Rugby Australia.{{Cite web |date=2022-11-23 |title=NSW Rugby Youth 7s squads announced |url=https://nsw.rugby/news/nsw-rugby-youth-7s-squads-announced-20221123 |access-date=2023-06-02 |website=nsw.rugby |language=en}}
Moleka played in the Brumbies Super W trial game against the Melbourne Rebels, she converted her own try in her sides 36–12 win.{{Cite web |date=2023-02-11 |title=Super W Match Report: Brumbies go down to Rebels in Wagga Wagga |url=https://brumbies.rugby/news/match-report-super-w-2023211 |access-date=2023-06-02 |website=brumbies.rugby |language=en}} She debuted for the Brumbies against the Fijiana Drua in their opening match of the 2023 Super W season.{{Cite web |date=2023-02-14 |title=ACT Brumbies unveil 2023 Super W squad |url=https://brumbies.rugby/news/act-brumbies-unveil-2023-super-w-squad-2023214 |access-date=2023-06-02 |website=brumbies.rugby |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=2023-03-22 |title=Safeguard Global ACT Brumbies Super W confirm side for Round 1 against Fijiana Drua |url=https://brumbies.rugby/news/safeguard-global-act-brumbies-super-w-confirm-side-for-round-1-against-fijiana-drua-2023322 |access-date=2023-06-02 |website=brumbies.rugby |language=en}} She switched to fullback in their round three clash with the Queensland Reds after debuting at fly-half.{{Cite web |date=2023-04-05 |title=Kemp fit for Safeguard Global ACT Brumbies trip to Brisbane |url=https://brumbies.rugby/news/kemp-fit-for-safeguard-global-act-brumbies-trip-to-brisbane-202345 |access-date=2023-06-02 |website=brumbies.rugby |language=en}}
In round four of Super W, she kicked a penalty in the 76th minute to help her side edge the Melbourne Rebels in their 30–23 win.{{Cite web |date=2023-04-12 |title=Safeguard Global ACT Brumbies Super W Make Changes for Melbourne Rebels Contest |url=https://brumbies.rugby/news/safeguard-global-act-brumbies-super-w-make-changes-for-melbourne-rebels-contest-2023412 |access-date=2023-06-02 |website=brumbies.rugby |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=2023-04-14 |title=Brumbies snatch victory over Rebels in Super W thriller |url=https://brumbies.rugby/news/brumbies-snatch-victory-over-rebels-in-super-w-thriller-2023414 |access-date=2023-06-02 |website=brumbies.rugby |language=en}} Moleka scored a try and made six successful conversions in the final round match against the Western Force, the Brumbies triumphed 45–27.{{Cite web |date=2023-04-20 |title=Vice-Captains Kate Holland and Jay Huriwai return to Safeguard Global ACT Brumbies Super W side for Western Force clash |url=https://brumbies.rugby/news/vicecaptains-kate-holland-and-jay-huriwai-return-to-safeguard-global-act-brumbies-super-w-side-for-western-force-clash-2023420 |access-date=2023-06-02 |website=brumbies.rugby |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=2023-04-22 |title=Force go down fighting in final Super W clash. |url=https://westernforce.rugby/news/force-go-down-fighting-in-final-super-w-clash-2023422 |access-date=2023-06-02 |website=westernforce.rugby |language=en}} Her side met the Queensland Reds again in the semifinals, they narrowly lost 20–23.{{Cite web |date=2023-04-27 |title=Safeguard Global ACT Brumbies Super W Name Side for Qld Reds Semi-Final |url=https://brumbies.rugby/news/safeguard-global-act-brumbies-super-w-name-side-for-qld-reds-semifinal-2023427 |access-date=2023-06-02 |website=brumbies.rugby |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=2023-04-30 |title=Reds secure Grand Final berth with win over Brumbies |url=https://reds.rugby/news/reds-secure-grand-final-berth-with-win-over-brumbies-2023430 |access-date=2023-06-02 |website=reds.rugby |language=en}}
Moleka made her test debut for the Wallaroos against Fiji on 20 May 2023 at the Allianz Stadium.{{Cite web |last=Williamson |first=Nathan |date=2023-05-20 |title=Wallaroos send off Parry in style with Fijiana victory |url=https://www.rugby.com.au/news/how-to-watch-wallaroos-fiji-test-match-australia-live-scores-blog-match-report-updates-2023519 |access-date=2023-05-20 |website=www.rugby.com.au |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Williamson |first=Nathan |date=2023-05-17 |title=Wallaroos name four debutants for opening Test of 2023 against Fijiana |url=https://www.rugby.com.au/news/wallaroos-name-four-debutants-for-opening-test-of-2023-against-fijiana-2023517 |access-date=2023-05-26 |website=www.rugby.com.au |language=en}}
References
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External links
- [https://wallaroos.rugby/players/faitala-moleka Wallaroos Profile]
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Category:Australia women's international rugby union players