43 years old (Born on August 18, 1981)
Happy Birthday, Joe Tuineau! The man who single-handedly helped Southland rewrite history by ending a 50-year Ranfurly Shield drought against Canterbury in 2009. Rumor has it Canterbury fans still wake up at night screaming your name—talk about leaving an impression!Your legendary performance that day remains timeless, much like your youthful charm and questionable dance moves. May your birthday be filled with as much joy as you brought to Southland rugby fans everywhere. Here's hoping the candles on your cake are easier to tackle than Canterbury's defense was back then.
Cheers to you, Joe—forever our shield-winning hero!