Finau Maka (born 10 July 1977) started his playing career for Auckland Rugby Union and NZ age group teams.
He played over 50 games for Auckland NPC Team and the Hurricanes, Blues and Highlanders before leaving to play for the Stade Toulousain club in French Top 14.
Whilst at Toulouse he helped them win the 2003 and 2005 Heineken Cups, as a replacement in 2003 and starting in the 2005 final.
He played in two Rugby World Cups for Tonga and was one of the stars of the 2007 Rugby World Cup.
In 2011 he led his country to beat France in the biggest upset in Rugby World Cup history.
France went on to almost beat the All Blacks in the final.