Siale Lauaki

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Siale Lauaki
Date of birth (2003-05-30) 30 May 2003 (age 20)
Place of birthNew Zealand
Height194 cm (6 ft 4 in)
Weight125 kg (276 lb; 19 st 10 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Prop
Current team Hurricanes, Wellington
Senior career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2022– Wellington 13 (5)
2024– Hurricanes ()
Correct as of 19 November 2023
International career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2023 New Zealand U20 5 (0)
Correct as of 19 November 2023

Siale Lauaki (born 30 May 2003) is a New Zealand rugby union player, who plays for the Hurricanes and Wellington. His preferred position is prop. [1]

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Early career

Lauaki attended St Patrick's College, Wellington where he was named College Sport Wellington Sportsman of the year, following being named in the New Zealand Schools side. [2] He was selected for the New Zealand U20s in 2023. [3]

Professional career

Lauaki has represented Wellington in the National Provincial Championship since 2022, being named in their full squad for the 2023 Bunnings NPC. [4] He was named in the Hurricanes squad for the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season. [5]

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References

  1. "Siale Lauaki". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 19 November 2023.
  2. "Lauaki wins major CSW award". Club Rugby. 17 November 2021. Retrieved 19 November 2023.
  3. "New Zealand Under 20 named for France clash". All Blacks. 27 June 2023. Retrieved 19 November 2023.
  4. "Wellington Lions name 2023 squad to defend Bunnings NPC title". Wellington Rugby (Press release). 31 July 2023. Retrieved 31 July 2023.
  5. "Hurricanes 2024 DHL Super Rugby Pacific Squad Named" (Press release). Hurricanes. 9 November 2023. Retrieved 9 November 2023.