Date of birth | 15 October 1999 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Place of birth | Tonga | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Weight | 120 kg (18 st 13 lb; 265 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
University | Nihon University | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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]