Christopher Tolofua Explained

Christopher Tolofua
Birth Name:Christopher Tolofua
Birth Date:1993 12, df=yes
Birth Place:Fréjus, France
Ru Currentteam:Montpellier
Ru Currentposition:Hooker
Position:Hooker
Amatyears2:1996–2007
Amatyears3:2007–2012
Amatteam1:URC Dumbéa
Amatteam2:Marcq-en-Barœul
Amatteam3:Toulouse
Years1:2012–2017
Years2:2017–2019
Years3:2019–
Clubs1:Toulouse
Clubs2:Saracens
Clubs3:Toulon
Apps1:108
Apps2:34
Apps3:68
Points1:25
Points2:5
Points3:20
Ru Clubupdate:5 February 2023
Repyears1:2012–2013
Repyears2:2012–
Repteam1:France U20
Repteam2:France
Repcaps1:9
Repcaps2:7
Reppoints1:0
Reppoints2:0
Ru Ntupdate:1 September 2018

Christopher Tolofua (born 31 December 1993) is a French rugby union player who currently plays for Montpellier. His regular playing position is Hooker.

Club career

Tolofua made his debut for Toulouse against Connacht in Hcup. He was called as a cover for Gary Botha and Akvsenti Giorgadze who were ruled out due to injury. He was called up from Toulouse's junior side. He was part of the French national academy.[1]

On 31 August 2016, Tolofua agreed to join English club Saracens in the Aviva Premiership on a two-year contract from the 2017-18 season.[2] On 30 October 2018, Tolofua returns to France to join Top 14 side Toulon on a three-year deal from the 2019-20 season.[3]

International career

Tolofua made his Test debut for France against Argentina (in Cordoba) on 16 June 2012, coming off the bench.

Personal life

Tolofua is a native of Wallis and Futuna.Tolofua is the older brother of Selevasio Tolofua, who plays with Toulon as a back row.

References

  1. Web site: Rugby Teams, Scores, Stats, News, Fixtures, Results, Tables - ESPN.
  2. News: Saracens sign Toulouse and France hooker Christopher Tolofua. Talk Sport. 31 August 2016. 26 March 2017.
  3. News: Saracens hooker Christopher Tolofua heads to Toulon. Talking Rugby Union. 30 October 2018. 15 February 2021.

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