Sateki Tuipulotu

Sateki Tuipulotu

Personal information
Born	(1971-07-03) 3 July 1971 (age 54) Auckland, New Zealand
Height	5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight	203 lb (92 kg)
Playing information
Position	Full-back
Club Years Team Pld T G FG P 1996 Leeds 9 8
Rugby union career
Position Fullback Amateur team(s) Years Team Apps (Points) 2002-2003 Parramatta Senior career Years Team Apps (Points) 1996-1999 Leeds 78 (773) 1999-2002 Worcester 58 (577) International career Years Team Apps (Points) 1994-2003 Tonga 20 (190)

Sateki Tuipulotu (born 3 July 1971) is a former rugby union footballer who played internationally for Tonga.

Tuipulotu was born in Auckland, New Zealand. He first played for Tonga in 1994 against Wales. Playing at fullback, he was a regular player for Tonga until his retirement following the 2003 Rugby World Cup. He also played in the 1995 Rugby World Cup and 1999 Rugby World Cup where he helped kick Tonga to a victory over Italy with a drop goal as the last kick of the game. His last match for Tonga was their 91–7 loss to the All Blacks at the 2003 World Cup.

He is now head coach of the Penrith Emus who compete in the Shute Shield

Tuipulotu is also coach in Hills Sport High School Rugby Union. Coaching and teaching the sport he loves and plays, he is truly a legend.

References

• "Key Player:Sateki Tu'ipulotu". bbc.co.uk. 17 September 1999. Retrieved 20 April 2008.
• "Last-gasp winner gives Tonga hope". bbc.co.uk. 10 October 1999. Retrieved 20 April 2008.

External links

• Sateki Tuipulotu at ESPNscrum (archived)
• Sateki Tuipulotu at the Rugby League Project