JOSHUA FUSITU’A

Position
Prop

Blues debut
2022 v Moana Pasifika

Blues caps
15

Blues points

Born
1/5/2001

Height
183cm

Weight
118kg

Promising young prop Joshua Fusitu’a has signed with the Blues on a three-year contract through to 2025.

Fusitu’a, a West Auckland product, came through Auckland Grammar into the Auckland Academy and Blues development programme. He also plays for the Grammar TEC club in Auckland.

The 1.83m, 118kg loosehead prop was selected for the New Zealand Under 20s in 2021 although the Covid-19 pandemic restricted the team to a domestic programme.

He came into the Blues as a replacement player in 2022, making his debut against Moana Pasifika.

Fusitu’a said he is still in shock after receiving his first Blues contract.

“I’m lost for words, I can’t believe it happened so fast. I’m very blessed to receive this contract and I’m looking forward to getting stuck in for the team, ” said Fusitu’a. 

The Fusitu’a family are no strangers to the New Zealand sporting landscape, with older brother David representing New Zealand and Tonga in rugby league along with a lengthy career at the Warriors before moving to the Leeds Rhinos in England.

“My brother has always been a big role model in my life, especially around professional footy,” said Fusitu’a.