Moala is from Tonga before moving to Japan for schooling, where he attended Japan Aviation High School.[3][4] After school, he moved to Japan to study at Tenri University where he also played rugby between 2018 and 2022.[5] Having been schooled in Japan and being eligible on residency grounds, he represented Japan at U19 level, scoring a hat-trick against Ireland,[6] In the same year he represented Japan U2O.[7]
Professional career
While still a university student, Moala signed for the Japanese Super Rugby side the Sunwolves, being named as part of their squad for the 2020 Super Rugby season.[8] He did not make an appearance for the side. After graduating he signed for the Kubota Spears in 2022.[9] Having made ten appearances over his first two seasons, Moala missed the majority of the 2025 season through injury.[10]
