- DOB: 11/03/1996
- Height: 174cm
Well-travelled and experienced midcourter Fa’amu Ioane makes the move south to play for her fourth franchise after signing with the Tactix for the 2026 season. After a successful three seasons with the Pulse following previous stints with the Mystics and Stars, the hard-working Ioane will add variety and added dynamism to a well-versed Tactix midcourt. The athletic and dogged Ioane, who mainly lines up at wing defence, started her elite level career in 2016, the energetic midcourter clocking up plenty of experience in the interim, where in recent times consistency and variety have added to her growing resume. Predominantly a nuggety, stubborn and effective wing defence, Ioane is also looking to build on her game at centre. She has continued to refine her play through extra fitness and a reduced penalty count while fulfilling her early promise after being part of the richly talented NZU21 team who went on to claim the World Youth Cup in Botswana in 2017. Ioane is a key player in any team’s defensive structures at the back end of the court.
