Amasio Valence

Amasio Valence (born 12 May 1979) is a former rugby sevens player. He was born in Nadi, Fiji, but after he first made his break into professional rugby in 2000, he switched allegiances to New Zealand. He was hailed as one of the most promising players in the discipline in recent years. Valence is the only New Zealander to have won three gold medals in rugby sevens at the Commonwealth Games; in 1998, 2002 and 2006, a testament to his longevity in the game. He last played for New Zealand in 2008.

Amasio Valence Raoma

Date of birth	(1979-05-12) 12 May 1979
Place of birth	Nadi, Fiji
Height	1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Weight	93 kg (205 lb)
School	Sacred Heart College
Occupation(s)	Professional Sportsman
Rugby union career
Position(s) Flyhalf National sevens team(s) Years Team Comps 2001–2008 New Zealand 46 Correct as of 02-01-2011
Medal record Men's rugby sevens Representing  New Zealand Commonwealth Games 1998 Kuala Lumpur Team competition 2002 Manchester Team competition 2006 Melbourne Team competition

While Valence played rugby, his entire family enjoyed soccer, with his older brother, Nikola Raoma being picked for the national side of Fiji in 2002.