Tasesa Lavea is one of the most exciting new rugby players in Australia. The New Zealand born five-eighth has already taken the position of five-eighth for the New Zealand team, as well as at the Storm.


Ten Things about Tasesa Lavea


  1. Tasesa was born in Wanganui in New Zealand on the 1st October 1980. He's 20!
  2. He currently lives in the inner-Melbourne suburb of Richmond, not far away from Olympic Park.
  3. His nickname is 'Ces', short for 'Tasesa'.
  4. His favourite sporting team is the New Zealand All Blacks.
  5. Tasesa's favourite movie is 'Titanic'.
  6. Mel Gibson is his favourite actor.
  7. Played rugby union and did not start playing rugby league until late.
  8. His favourite holiday destination is Canada.
  9. PLayed for the New Zealand Under 16's in 1996 and the New Zealand School Boys in 1998.
  10. Tasesa's ambition is to win a Grand Final.