Malgene Ilaua

 is a Japanese international rugby union player who plays as a flanker. He currently plays for the in Super Rugby and Toshiba Brave Lupus in Japan's domestic Top League.
Club career.
Born and raised in New Zealand, Ilaua came to Japan to attend Teikyo University. Upon graduation he signed for the Toshiba Brave Lupus ahead of the 2016–17 Top League season.
International.
After just 7 Top League appearances, Ilaua received his first call-up to Japan's senior squad ahead of the 2016 end-of-year rugby union internationals. He debuted as a second-half replacement in new head coach, Jamie Joseph's first game, a 54–20 loss at home to .