Ray Ofisa

Ray Ofisa
Full nameRay Ofisa Treviranus
Date of birth (1980-03-22) 22 March 1980 (age 44)
Place of birthSamoa
Height1.92 m (6 ft 4 in)
SchoolSt Joseph's College, Samoa.
Notable relative(s)Ofisa Treviranus (brother)
Alapati Leiua (brother)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Flanker
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2007–2012 Connacht 109 (65)
Correct as of 5 May 2012
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2011 Samoa 1 (0)
Correct as of 13 July 2011

Ray Ofisa Treviranus (born 22 March 1980), commonly known as Ray Ofisa, is a Samoan former professional rugby union player. He primarily played as a flanker Ofisa spent most of his professional career with Irish provincial side Connacht, earning over 100 caps for the team after joining from North Otago in the 2006–07 season.[1] Ofisa also represented Samoa internationally, making one appearance for the national side against Tonga in 2011.[2]

Ofisa's younger brothers Ofisa Treviranus and Alapati Leiua are also rugby players, with both having played for Samoa. Ofisa Treviranus played alongside his brother at Connacht for a year in the 2007–08 season.[3]

References

  1. ^ "Ofisa to make Connacht exit". Irish Examiner. 6 April 2012. Retrieved 9 May 2018.
  2. ^ "Rugby Union Players and Officials: Ray Ofisa Treviranus". ESPN Scrum. Retrieved 9 May 2018.
  3. ^ "Samoan brothers Ofisa Treviranus and Alapati Leiua relishing Ireland clash". Irish Independent. 7 November 2013. Retrieved 9 May 2018.