COVENTRY Rugby’s latest signing, Daf-Rhys Tiueti, is following in his dad’s footsteps after completing a move to the Championship club.
The 22-year-old centre said one of his earliest memories involves kicking a ball around the perimeter of the Butts Park Arena pitch.
Daf’s Tongan international father David scored six tries in 22 appearances for Cov during the 2005/06 season and joins Alex Rae’s side after three tries in 14 games for Nottingham last term.
Daf said: “Dad was a centre/winger who had a year at Cov and I remember quite well running around the pitch with a ball there.
“Playing at the BPA on Boxing Day for Nottingham was incredible. The atmosphere created by 5000 fans was really special and I was also really impressed by how good Cov’s team was and how they play.
“The noise the fans made was incredible and it made a superb environment for us to play in.
“Put all that together and it feels like the right place for me to be. I’m hoping to continue to develop as a player and contribute as much as I can to the squad.”
Rae added: “It’s great to welcome Daf who has a previous connection with the club and the city.
“He was a standout in BUCS rugby and has since done really well in the Championship with Nottingham.
“We see a player with huge growth potential plus a great skillset and are really confident he will flourish in this environment and really kick on again.”
Tiueti first came to Cov’s attention as the other half of a Cardiff Met University centre pairing involving Will Rigg who in February moved to Premiership outfit Exeter following an outstanding season-and-a-half at Butts Park Arena.
