A product of Wesley College, Vaa'i played New Zealand Barbarians Schools in 2016 and New Zealand Schools in 2017 before being selected for the New Zealand U20's in 2019.
After a good showing for the Taranaki U19's in 2018 he made his way into the senior training group where he made his Mitre 10 Cup debut.
Warren Gatland drafted him into the Chiefs training set up and handed him his debit in the opening game of the 2020 Super Rugby Aotearoa against the Highlanders
SL June '20
Career
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Taranaki No 4 Lock |
2018 - present |
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New Zealand U20's No 4 Lock |
2019 - present |
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Chiefs No 5 Lock |
2020 - present |
