April 2013: Last year Hutt Valley High School lost narrowly to Rongotai College in a grading final to miss representation in Premier One for the first time since 2004; it was a shame for Tanuvasa as he was playing at a level of rugby that did an injustice to his ability.

A strong wing and centre with the pace to beat a man on the outside, or the power to go through them, Tunuvasa played over 50 games for the Hutt Valley High School First XV and earned selection to the Wellington U18s last year. He made his premier debut against Tawa last Saturday.