Sateki Latu

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Sateki Latu
Date of birth1999
Place of birthAustralia
Rugby union career
Position(s) Prop
Current team Moana Pasifika
Senior career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2023 Waratahs 2 (5)
2024– Moana Pasifika ()
Correct as of 19 November 2023

Sateki Latu is an Australian rugby union player of Tongan descent, who plays for Moana Pasifika. His preferred position is prop. [1]

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Early career

Latu is from New South Wales, and has represented the Warringah Rugby Club since 2020. [2] His performances earned him selection in a trial match against the Waratahs ahead of the 2023 season. [3]

Professional career

Following an injury to Angus Bell, Latu was called into the Waratahs side during the 2023 Super Rugby Pacific season. [4] He made his debut for the Waratahs in Round 4 of the season against the Hurricanes. [5] He remained with the team as an injury replacement for the rest of the season, making one further appearance and scoring a try. He was signed by Moana Pasifika on a full-time contract ahead of the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season. [6]

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References

  1. "Sateki Latu". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 19 November 2023.
  2. "Shute Shield U23s: Who are the best young players in the competition". Rugby News. 8 June 2022. Retrieved 19 November 2023.
  3. "Shute Shield stars named in North and South Harbour teams". Shute Shield. 22 September 2022. Retrieved 19 November 2023.
  4. "Bell to sit out Super Rugby season, World Cup chances on edge". Sydney Morning Herald. 26 February 2023. Retrieved 19 November 2023.
  5. "Team News: Jorgensen returns, Donaldson to start at ten for Hurricanes hit out". NSW Waratahs (Press release). 15 March 2023. Retrieved 16 March 2023.
  6. "Moana Pasifika Squad Announcement 2024". Moana Pasifika (Press release). 9 November 2023. Retrieved 9 November 2023.