Ryu Koliniasi Holani (ホラニ 龍コリニアシ, Horani Ryu Koriniasi), born 25 October 1981, is a Tongan born, Japanese professional Rugby union player. He is the nephew of the former Japan international Nofomuli Taumoefolau
He plays at number eight for Top League club Panasonic Wild Knights.
He moved to Japan on a study abroad programme from Tonga and attended High School in Saitama, Japan at age 16. Holani is fluent in Japanese.
Holani has played 42 tests for the Japan national rugby union team. He earned his 40th cap in the 2015 Pacific Nations Cup in their match against the United States.
References
External links
- Koliniasi Holani at ESPNscrum
- Koliniasi Holani at ItsRugby.co.uk
