Ben Tameifuna entered last year’s Investec Super Rugby
competition as injury cover and quickly made his mark with
his strong scrummaging skills for such a young player and was
nominated for Chiefs Rookie of the Year. The former halfback
was part of the New Zealand Under 20 IRB Junior World
Championship winning team and has proven he is a big defender
who is strong with the ball in hand.
Tameifuna played ITM Cup for Hawke’s Bay and represented
New Zealand Schools in 2009.

Q&A with Ben

What is the weirdest thing you've ever bought?
Pig feet

Who's the most tone deaf/out of tune in the team?
Craig Clarke/Toby Smith

Who was influential in your rugby career and why?
My daughter. I want to give her a better life than what I had when I was young.

Loudest/craziest crown you've played in front of?
Waikato Stadium Final 2012

Who takes the longest to get ready in the morning?
Fritz Lee

What is the weirdest present you've ever received?
Chicken (alive)