Wallabies prop Pone Fa'amausili on the burst against the All Blacks in the Bledisloe Cup test in Dunedin in 2023. Photo: Derek Morrison / www.photosport.nz
Moana Pasifika have continued to bolster their forward stocks in signing Wallabies prop Pone Fa'amausili for next year's Super Rugby Pacific competition.
The 130kg, 196cm tight-head prop, has played seven tests for Australia, his last being at the 2023 World Cup.
The 27-year-old was born and raised in Melbourne, Australia and is of Samoan descent and made his Super Rugby debut for the now defunct Melbourne Rebels in 2018.
"I'm extremely excited at the opportunity ahead with Moana Pasifika, to be able to share my knowledge and experiences and also learn from a talented group of men. Being able to learn from a coach like Tana (Umaga) is really exciting," said Fa'amausili.
"Joining a team like Moana allows me to connect with my culture and represent my people which is really important and will be special to do so for my family."
Moana Pasifika head coach, Fa'alogo Tana Umaga, said Fa'amausili is a "powerful player who brings physicality and experience...(and) further strengthens our pack."
In July Moana Pasifia pulled off a coup in signing All Blacks flanker Ardie Savea on a three year deal and more recently signed first five Jackson Garden-Bachop.