Colby Fainga'a (born 31 March 1991) is an Australian professional rugby union player who plays for Lyon in the Top 14.
Career
ACT Brumbies Fainga'a made his Super Rugby debut for the Brumbies in 2010 against the Chiefs in Canberra.
Melbourne Rebels In April 2013, he signed with the for the 2014 Super Rugby season. On 7 August 2015, Fainga'a, along with Scott Fuglistaller were appointed co-captains of Melbourne Rising for the 2015 National Rugby Championship season.
Connacht On 11 July 2018, Connacht announced the signing of Fainga'a, it was stated he would join up with the squad on the conclusion of the current Rebels Super Rugby season. Connacht Head Coach Andy Friend had previously coached him at former club Brumbies when he signed his first professional contract with the club.
Lyon In 2020, Fainga'a would travel to France to join Lyon in the Top 14 from the 2020–21 season.
Personal life He is the younger brother of twins Saia & Anthony Fainga'a and also Vili Fainga'a.
Super Rugby statistics
Season Team Games Starts Sub Mins Tries Cons Pens Drops Points Yel Red 2010 6 2 4 212 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2011 12 7 5 630 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2012 1 0 1 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2013 16 4 12 425 1 0 0 0 5 0 0 2014 15 12 3 987 1 0 0 0 5 0 0 2015 16 7 9 669 1 0 0 0 5 0 0 2016 9 6 3 509 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2017 12 11 1 857 1 0 0 0 5 2 0 2018 14 8 6 748 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Total 100 57 43 5049 5 0 0 0 25 2 0
References
External links
Melbourne Rebels Profile