Raimoana Tinirauarii leads Weber State defense in US college football

Raimoana Tinirauarii, a linebacker from Paea, French Polynesia, is playing a key role for the Weber State Wildcats in the United States. As a co-captain during his junior season, Tinirauarii has contributed significantly to the team's recent success, including a 27-20 victory over Idaho State.

In the recent matchup, Tinirauarii recorded an interception in the first quarter, helping the Wildcats secure their third consecutive win and their seventh victory in eight games. He previously recorded 10 tackles in a game against the Idaho Vandals.

Tinirauarii attributes his performance to rigorous preparation, noting that he spends several hours daily reviewing film with coaches to execute game plans. He expressed pride in representing his family and Polynesian roots while competing in the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS).