Sione Halasili

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Sione Halasili
Date of birth (1999-10-15) 15 October 1999 (age 24)
Place of birth Tonga
Height1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Weight120 kg (18 st 13 lb; 265 lb)
University Nihon University
Rugby union career
Position(s) Prop
Number 8
Current team Kobelco Steelers
Senior career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2022 Yokohama Canon Eagles (0)
International career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2023–present Japan 0 (0)
Correct as of 8 November 2023

Sione Halasili (born 15 October 1999) is a Tongan-born [1] Japanese rugby union player who plays in positions including Number 8 and Prop. [2] [3] He represents Japan internationally and plays for Kobelco Steelers in the Japan Rugby League One. He graduated from the Nihon University. [4] He was included in the Japanese squad as one of two uncapped players for the 2023 Rugby World Cup which was held in France. [5] [6]

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