# @sdlegion on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DLaaXWpJmRu
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/31860625-sdlegion-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2025-06-27T17:30:00.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** SAN DIEGO LEGION RUGBY (@sdlegion) — https://gondola.cc/sdlegion

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THANK YOU TEVITA

From his NorCal roots to dominating carries on both sides of the Atlantic, Tevita Tameilau has left a trail of defenders—and lifelong fans—everywhere he’s played.

🦅 15 caps for the USA Eagles (Eagle #475), debuting vs Canada on Feb 13 2016
💯 50-match milestone hit on May 6 2023 - the 50th player in MLR history to do it
🏉 69 games in Legion colors, after stints with Narbonne, Glasgow Warriors, & more

Famous for bulldozing runs, rib-rattling hits, and a heart twice as big as his frame, Tevita’s intimidating presence on the field is matched only by his kindness off it. Whether mentoring young forwards or lifting teammates with a laugh, he’s shown that power and generosity can coexist in one incredible Legionnaire.

Thank you, Vita, for the thunder, the leadership, and the inspiration you’ve given San Diego rugby. Once a Legionnaire, always a Legionnaire. Enjoy the next chapter, big man! ❤️🖤

#TevitaTameilau #ThankYouTevita #WeAreLegion #USARugby #MLR #RugbyFamily #Retirement

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475, tevitatameilau, usarugby, mlr, wearelegion, rugbyfamily, retirement, thankyoutevita

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