Sione Halasili

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Sione Halasili
Date of birth (1999-10-15) 15 October 1999 (age 25)
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
Flanker
Current team Yokohama Canon Eagles
Senior career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2022- Yokohama Canon Eagles 45 (110)
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]

References

  1. Team, FIJI TV (2023-08-31). "RWC2023: from Bucharest to Tokyo the Pacific influence is strong". Fiji One News. Retrieved 2023-11-08.
  2. "Sione HALASILI profile and stats". all.rugby. Retrieved 2023-11-08.
  3. rugbybworldcup.com. "Sione Halasili (Japan) | Rugby World Cup 2023". www.rugbyworldcup.com. Retrieved 2023-11-08.
  4. NEWS, KYODO. "Rugby: Japan player profiles for RWC 2023". Kyodo News+. Retrieved 2023-11-08.
  5. "Big omission as Japan reveal their World Cup squad". rugby365.com. Retrieved 2023-11-08.
  6. World, Rugby (2023-08-29). "Japan Rugby World Cup squad 2023". Rugby World. Retrieved 2023-11-08.