Hakatoa Tupou Explained

Hakatoa Tupou
Birth Name:Hakatoa Tupou
Birth Date:10 June 1958
Spouse:Senilaite Tautuiaki
Children:'Ahofā, Fiula, Taniela, Saane, 'Aisea and Mele
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Ru Position:Prop
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Repyears1:1982-1987
Repcaps1:9
Reppoints1:4
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Hakatoa Tupou (born circa 1958) is a Tongan former rugby union player. He played as prop.[1]

Career

Tupou first played for the 'Ikale Tahi against Samoa on 25 August 1982, in Nuku'alofa. He was also called up for the Tonga squad for the 1987 Rugby World Cup, where he played against Wales and against Ireland, the latter being his last international cap. He earned 4 points, 1 try and 0 conversions in aggregate.[2]

Personal life

In 1979 he married Senilaite Tautuiaki of Āhau, Tongatapu, Tonga Is. They had six children of three boys and girls. He provided for his family through his rugby career and work where he played for the Ikale Tahi team at 1987 World Cup against Wales. He was a heavy machine manager at the Yakka Demolition where he last worked before he died. He was also a member of the Upper Room Church.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Hakatoa Tupou - Rugby player profile & career statistics - Global Sports Archive. globalsportsarchive.com. 2020-01-05.
  2. http://en.espn.co.uk/scrum/rugby/player/10237.html Hakatoa Tupoua profile