Len Ikitau Explained

Len Ikitau
Birth Date:1 October 1998
Birth Place:Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Height:1.8m (05.9feet)
Weight:95kg (209lb)
School:Brisbane Boys' College
Ru Currentteam:Brumbies
Ru Position:Centre
Years1:2017–2019
Clubs1:Canberra Vikings
Apps1:21
Points1:30
Years2:2019–
Clubs2:Brumbies
Apps2:62
Points2:90
Ru Clubupdate:14 June 2024
Repyears1:2021–
Repcaps1:29
Reppoints1:25
Repupdate:12 August 2023

Len Ikitau (born 1 October 1998) is an Australian professional rugby union player. He plays as a centre for the Brumbies in Super Rugby and has represented in international rugby. Ikitau signed for the Brumbies squad in 2019.[1]

Background

Ikitau was born in Brisbane, Australia and is of Samoan descent[2] [3]

Provincial career

Ikitau joined the ACT Brumbies pathways program after graduating from Brisbane Boys' College in 2016. He made his Super Rugby debut in 2019. In March 2023, he signed on a new deal with the Brumbies until the end of 2025.[4]

International career

Ikitau made his debut for Australia in the second game of the 2021 France rugby union tour of Australia, coming off the bench in a 26-28 loss in Melbourne.

In July 2023, Ikitau suffered a fractured scapula in a game against Argentina.[5] The injury meant that he was not considered for Australia's 2023 Rugby World Cup squad.[6]

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Notes and References

  1. Plus500 Brumbies Promote Talented Duo . Brumbies . 13 August 2018 . 12 August 2018.
  2. News: Meet 'Len who': How Ikitau quietly emerged onto the scene. Rugby.com.au. 2 September 2022. 15 July 2024.
  3. News: Len Ikitau: Dream Believer. Rugby.com.au. 2 October 2021. 15 July 2024.
  4. Web site: Len Ikitau the latest to re-sign with Australian Rugby, Safeguard Global ACT Brumbies . 2023-03-31 . 2023-09-13 .
  5. Web site: Len Ikitau suffered fractured scapula during Argentina Test . 2023-07-16 . 2023-09-12 .
  6. News: Tom Decent and Iain Payten . 'Terrible phone calls': Cooper, Hooper and Ikitau out of Wallabies World Cup squad . . 2023-08-10 . 2023-09-13 .