Koliniasi Holani

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.

[1] He is the nephew of the former Japan international Nofomuli Taumoefolau[2] He plays at number eight for Top League club Panasonic Wild Knights.

[3] He moved to Japan on a study abroad programme from Tonga and attended High School in Saitama, Japan at age 16.

[4] Holani has played 42 tests for the Japan national rugby union team.

[5] He earned his 40th cap in the 2015 Pacific Nations Cup in their match against the United States.