Esile FonoEsile Fono is a New Zealand rugby union player, who plays for the and. His preferred position is prop.Early careerFono attended Whangarei Boys' High School where he played rugby for the first XV. After leaving school, he joined up with the Blues academy being named in the Blues U20 side in 2021. He plays his club rugby for Hora Hora in the Northland region.Professional careerFono has represented in the National [Provincial Championship |National Provincial Championship] since 2022, being named in the squad for the 2025 [Bunnings NPC]. He was named in the wider training group for the 2026 [Super Rugby Pacific season].