Tama umaga's brother Mike encouraged him to play Rugby Union. They both played Rugby League but Mike switched to Rugby and was selected to play for Manu Samoa, the Samoan representative side, at the Rugby World Cup. Mike persuaded Tana to switch to Union as well and, as they say, the rest is history.
On Thursday, October 28, 2010, Umaga signed with the Chiefs super rugby franchise for 2011
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Tana Umaga, the former New Zealand rugby player, is not primarily known for his sprinting speed, but rather for his skills on the rugby field. While specific statistics on his 100m sprint time are not widely available, elite rugby players typically run the distance in around 10 to 12 seconds. Umaga's focus was more on strength, agility, and tactical play rather than pure sprinting speed.
He never said anything about it, but he is Samoan, and if he grew up in his native country it is extremely likely that at some point he has.
Anyone can play rugby.
Four people that play rugby? Millions worldwide play Rugby mate.
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Rugby or Rugby league
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No, Rugby was not around then.
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