Will Tupou

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Will Tupou
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Tupou in 2019
Personal information
Born (1990-07-20) 20 July 1990 (age 34)
Auckland, New Zealand
Height187 cm (6 ft 2 in)
Weight101 kg (15 st 13 lb)
Playing information
Rugby league
Position Centre, Wing
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
2010–11 North Qld Cowboys 2180032
Rugby union
Position Centre, Fullback, Flanker
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
2012–13 Western Force 131005
2014–16 Hino Motors Red Dolphins 1570035
2016–21 Coca-Cola Red Sparks 30120060
2017–18 Sunwolves 1441024
2021- Toyota Verblitz
Total722410124
Representative
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
2017– Japan 121005
Source: [1]
As of 2 August 2021

Will Tupou (born 20 July 1990) is a New Zealand rugby union footballer who plays for the Sunwolves in the Super Rugby competition. He previously played rugby league for the North Queensland Cowboys in the NRL. He represents Japan at international level, having satisfied residency requirements.

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Background

Tupou was born in Auckland, New Zealand.

Early days

A Brisbane Souths junior, Tupou began his career with the Brisbane Broncos in the Toyota Cup before switching to the North Queensland Cowboys for the 2010 NRL season. After playing three strong performances in the Toyota Cup. He attended Brisbane State High School during his senior years.

Career

In round 4 of the National Rugby League 2010 he made his debut for the North Queensland Cowboys. On 24 July 2010 he scored a magnificent try to win the cowboys game over the Newcastle Knights in extra time.

Tupou joined the Western Force for the Super Rugby 2012 season. [2]

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References

  1. RLP
  2. "Cowboys' Will Tupou joins Western Force". 16 August 2011.