fepulea’i on Gloucestershire Dailyhttps://gloucestershiredaily.co.uk/tags/fepuleai/Recent content in fepulea’i on Gloucestershire DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usFri, 12 Jun 2026 11:54:51 +0000Gloucester Rugby Secure Physical International Prop Marco Fepulea’i Ahead of 2026/27 Seasonhttps://gloucestershiredaily.co.uk/gloucester-rugby-secure-physical-international-prop-marco-fepuleai-ahead-of-2026/27-season/Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:54:51 +0000https://gloucestershiredaily.co.uk/gloucester-rugby-secure-physical-international-prop-marco-fepuleai-ahead-of-2026/27-season/Gloucester Rugby has confirmed the signing of Samoan international tighthead prop Marco Fepulea’i, a move that head coach George Skivington believes will inject much-needed physicality and edge into the forward pack for the 2026/27 season. Born in New Zealand and educated at Auckland Grammar School, Fepulea’i rose through the Blues’ system and made his NPC debut in 2020. Weighing in at 124kg, the prop has built a seasoned career, including two championship-winning seasons with the LA Giltinis in Major League Rugby (MLR) in the United States in 2021.Gloucester Rugby Secure Signing of Powerful International Prop Marco Fepulea’ihttps://gloucestershiredaily.co.uk/gloucester-rugby-secure-signing-of-powerful-international-prop-marco-fepuleai/Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:54:51 +0000https://gloucestershiredaily.co.uk/gloucester-rugby-secure-signing-of-powerful-international-prop-marco-fepuleai/Gloucester Rugby has confirmed the signing of Samoan international tighthead prop Marco Fepulea’i, a move that promises to add significant physicality and strength to the club’s forward pack for the 2026/27 season. Head Coach George Skivington expressed enthusiasm about the new addition, emphasizing Fepulea’i’s ability to bring “real edge and physicality” to the squad. Born in New Zealand, Fepulea’i is a product of Auckland Grammar School and emerged through the Blues’ development system, making his NPC debut in 2020.