TJ Ioane
TJ Ioane is a Samoan rugby union player who plays as a flanker for London Irish in the Gallagher Premiership. He has represented Samoa at RWC 2015 and has been selected for RWC 2019 Japan. He is known for his high work rate. Domestically, he represented Otago in the ITM Cup. He made his provincial debut in 2009 and his strong performances saw him named in the squad for the 2013 Super Rugby season. He has international experience as well with the New Zealand schools side in 2007.
Ioane moved from Samoa to New Zealand at 8 years old.
In 2014 he was named in Samoa national team's squad for their 2014 European tour. He debuted in Samoa's second tour match, starting at #7 against Canada.
