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All Black prop Tu'ungafasi joins Clermont as injury cover

Published on نوفمبر 3, 2026 at 15:57

Ofa Tu'ungafasi (C) made the last of his 68 Test appearances in November 2024 — Jeff PACHOUD / AFP
Ofa Tu'ungafasi (C) made the last of his 68 Test appearances in November 2024 — Jeff PACHOUD / AFP

New Zealand prop Ofa Tu'ungafasi has joined Clermont as injury cover for three months, the French Top 14 club announced on Tuesday.

The 34-year-old can play tight-head and loose-head prop and made the last of his 68 Test appearances in November 2024.

He featured for the Blues in this year's Super Rugby.

Two-time French champions Clermont are missing injured front-rowers Cristian Ojovan and Sacha Lotrian while tight-head Regis Montagne will be away with France during this month's Nations Championship.

"This is a fantastic opportunity that we've seized," Clermont head coach Christophe Urios said in a club statement.

"At a time when we're having quite a few issues in the front row, the chance to bring him to France for a few months is a win for everyone.

"We can only be delighted that he's joining us."

Clermont are ninth in the Top 14 table and head to leaders Toulouse on Saturday.