Anthony Tuitavake

22 May 2013
A fast attacking centre or wing, Anthony Tuitavake not only has sublime finishing skills, but also has the vision to create space and scoring opportunities for his outside backs.

After a season with the Highlanders in 2005, Tuitavake joined the Blues in 2006 and went on to establish himself as a standout performer over his five years in a Blues jersey.

His rich form in 2008 was rewarded when he the All Black selectors picked him to debut against Ireland, and he went on to earn six test caps.

A groin injury sidelined Tuitavake for all but one game of the 2010 Rebel Sport Super 14, and he departed for Japanese club NEC at the end of the season.

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Anthony Tuitavake beats two defenders on his way to the try line

07 November 2010

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Anthony Tuitavake dances out of a tackle

07 November 2010

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Anthony Tuitavake is upended by the Reds' Luke Morahan

07 November 2010

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Blues wing Anthony Tuitavake in action against the Waratahs

07 November 2010

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Anthony Tuitavake leaves a Lions defender grasping thin air

07 November 2010

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Anthony Tuitavake scores a try against the Western Force

06 November 2010

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Anthony Tuitavake scores a try against the Lions

07 November 2010

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Anthony Tuitavake leaves Drew Mitchell for dead

06 November 2010

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Anthony Tuitavake hot on attack

07 November 2010

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Blues wing Anthony Tuitavake makes a desperate attempt to reach for the try line

06 November 2010

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Anthony Tuitavake makes another telling break against the Lions

07 November 2010

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Anthony Tuitavake toes the ball ahead

06 November 2010

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AnthonY Tuitavake scores a spectacular try against the Waratahs

07 November 2010

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Anthony Tuitavake breaking away

06 November 2010

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Anthony Tuitavake scampers down the sideline to score a brilliant try

07 November 2010

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Blues wing Anthony Tuitavake looks to beat Stephen Donald

06 November 2010

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Anthony Tuitavake makes a break

07 November 2010

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Anthony Tuitavake looks to pass out wide

06 November 2010

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Anthony Tuitavake on the charge against the Chiefs

07 November 2010

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Anthony Tuitavake dives over for a spectacular try against the Cheetahs

06 November 2010

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Anthony Tuitavake lines up Ruan Pienaar

07 November 2010

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Anthony Tuitavake makes a break

05 November 2010

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Anthony Tuitavake looks for the gap in the Stormers' defence

07 November 2010

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Anthony Tuitavake on his way to the try line

05 November 2010

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Anthony Tuitavake scores a try against the Western Force

07 November 2010

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Anthony Tuitavake scores a try against the Hurricanes

05 November 2010

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Blues centre Anthony Tuitavake makes a break up the middle of the field

07 November 2010

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Anthony Tuitavake leaves Jared Payne in his wake

04 November 2010

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Anthony Tuitavake leaves Ma'a Nonu grasping at thin air

07 November 2010

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Anthony Tuitavake scores a try against the Cats

31 October 2010

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Anthony Tuitavake attempts to bust the defensive line

07 November 2010

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Blues speedster Anthony Tuitavake on the fly against the Cats

31 October 2010

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Anthony Tuitavake scores a try against the Highlanders

07 November 2010

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Anthony Tuitavake dives over to score against the Stormers

31 October 2010

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The Blues celebrate Anthony Tuitavake's try

07 November 2010

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Anthony Tuitavake celebrates scoring his try

31 October 2010

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Anthony Tuitavake spots a gap

07 November 2010

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Anthony Tuitavake makes a break

31 October 2010

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Blues wing Anthony Tuitavake makes a break against the Crusaders

07 November 2010

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Anthony Tuitavake is hit in a tackle

31 October 2010

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Anthony Tuitavake races down the sideline

07 November 2010

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Anthony Tuitavake in action against the Highlanders

31 October 2010

132

Snapshot

Blues Number 132
Position Wing, Centre
Born 02/12/1982
Height 1.82m
Weight 94kg
Province North Harbour
Blues Debut 2006 v Highlanders
Blues Caps 45
Blues Points 80
Breakdown 16 Tries
Test Caps 6
Test Points 5
Test Debut 2008 v Ireland

Match Statistics

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Minutes Played: 16
Tackle success %: 100%
Attempted: 1
Assist: 0
Tackles Made: 1
Tackles Missed: 0
Effective Offloads: 0
Hit ups: 1
Hitups over GL %: 100%
Line Breaks: 2
Metres Gained: 47
Offloads: 0
Tackle Breaks: 0
Tries Scored: 1
Total Passes: 1
Handling Errors: 0
Lost Possessions: 0
Penalties: 0
Kicking Metres: 0
Total Kicks: 0