Benjamin Alo Charles Atiga (born May 5, 1983 in Auckland) is a New Zealand rugby union footballer and plays centre and fullback. He has currently played only 1 test for the All Blacks, he got called into the 2003 All Blacks World Cup squad as an injury replacement[1] and got his cap against Tonga in that tournament. He plays for Auckland in the Air New Zealand Cup and for the Blues in the Super 14.
On 1 September 2006 Atiga played his 50th game of provincial rugby, Auckland's "Battle of the Bridge" match against North Harbour.
His heritage is Samoan, although he also is part Fijian/Tongan.
Atiga has been linked with a move to the Ospreys, along with fellow teammate Toeava.
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