Fangatapu Apikotoa Explained

Birth Date:31 August 1983
Weight:200 lb
Ru Position:Flyhalf, Utility back
Amatteam1:Amatori Rugby Alghero
Years1:2009–present
Clubs1:Coventry
Repyears1:2004–present
Repcaps1:18
Reppoints1:82

Fangatapu Apikotoa, (born 31 August 1983)[1] is a Tongan rugby union player who currently plays for the Tautahi Gold in the World Rugby Pacific Challenge. His preferred position is fly half but also can slot into the centre and full back positions.

He also played his rugby for the Marist Ma'ufanga Rugby Club in the Datec Cup Provincial Championship in Tonga.

He made his test debut for Tonga against Samoa on May 24, 2004, and has played 18 test matches and scored 87 points.

He signed for Coventry R.F.C. in the English Championship for the 2009/2010 season, making his debut against the Exeter Chiefs in September 2009.[2]

Notes and References

  1. http://www.espnscrum.com/scrum/rugby/player/14506.html Fangatapu 'Apikotoa international rugby profile
  2. Web site: Tongan fly-half Fangatapu Apikotoa to make Coventry debut against Exeter Chiefs . Coventry Telegraph . Dick, Brian . 16 September 2009 . 29 October 2010 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120328092046/http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/coventry-warwickshire-sport/rugby-union/coventry-rfc/2009/09/16/tongan-fly-half-fangatapu-apikotoa-to-make-coventry-debut-against-exeter-chiefs-92746-24697996/ . 28 March 2012 .