Albert Tuisue (born 6 June 1993) is a Fijian professional rugby union player who currently plays for Gloucester in Premiership Rugby. He plays as lock or back row. He is known for his aggression on the field.

Background

Tuisue gave up his career as a police officer in Fiji in order to pursue a career in Rugby.

Albert Tuisue

Playing career

He played in the Shute Shield and the NRC before joining Fijian Drua making his Fiji debut in 2018. He won the 2018 NRC championship with Drua. In the final at Churchill Park, Lautoka against Queensland Country he was Man of the Match.

Albert Tuisue

Tuisue signed for London Irish in 2019. He became a regular in the London Irish side, making 24 appearances and scoring 8 tries in the 2019/20 season. He made his 50th appearance for the club against Exeter Chiefs in the 2020/21 Premiership season.

Albert Tuisue

On 17 January 2022, Tuisue signed for Premiership rivals Gloucester ahead of the 2022-23 season.

References

External links

itsrugby Profile

1993 births

Living people

Fijian rugby union players

London Irish players

Fiji international rugby union players

Fijian Drua players

Rugby union locks

2023 Rugby World Cup players