Patrick Tuifua

Patrick Tuifua (born 25 August 2004) is a French rugby union player who plays for Hawke's Bay and France U20.

Early life
Born in New Caledonia, a French territory in the Pacific Ocean, he moved to New Zealand in 2020 at the age of 15 years-old and attended Lindisfarne College on a scholarship.

Career
He played for Hawke's Bay in the National Provincial Championship in 2023, and has represented the Super Rugby side Hurricanes at age-grade level.

International career
He played for France U20 at the 2024 Six Nations Under 20s Championship.

Personal life
He is the nephew of former rugby union player Laurent Simutoga.