Anthony Faingaa
A linchpin in the St.George Queensland Reds backline, Anthony Faingaa continued his breakthrough form of 2010 into 2011, further forging the reputation of an absolute enforcer in defence.
Twin brother of Saia, Anthony was awarded the Reds internal Player of the Match Award on three occasions – Brumbies, Rebels and Waratahs – during the Reds Super Rugby C championship campaign.
His play was rewarded with selection in the Wallabies World Cup Squad, but his first starting appearance for Australia in 2011 came against the All Blacks at Suncorp Stadium.
Anthony, who played all but two matches in 2011, was arguably the Reds breakout performer only a year earlier, where he filled the void left by Berrick Barnes at inside centre with ease. While a dislocated shoulder ended his Super Rugby campaign one game short, Anthony’s stout defence was a major reason behind the Reds resurgence, while in attack he was a standout in a backline stacked with Wallabies.
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