Nili Latu
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Nili Latu (born 19 February 1982) is a Tongan rugby union footballer. He plays for Tonga at international level, and has played for the Pacific Islanders on their tour to Great Britain and Ireland. He plays for the Hurricanes in the Super 14 competition, and Bay of Plenty in the Air New Zealand Cup. His usual position is flanker.
He made his debut for the Chiefs in 2005 in a match against the Sharks. He made his debut for Tonga on June 4, 2006 against Japan. He then played against Fiji, and in his third Test, skippered Tonga against the Junior All Blacks, and then against the Cook Islands. He was used as a replacement in the match against Samoa, and then captained the side against the second Test against the Cook Islands.
In late 2006 Latu was drafted into the Hurricanes squad as cover for All Black absentees Jerry Collins and Rodney So'oialo for the 2007 season. [1]
[edit] External link
- Nili Latu on chiefs.co.nz
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Fiji: | Seremaia Bai • Rupeni Caucaunibuca • Isoa Domolailai • Norman Ligairi • Seru Rabeni • Simon Raiwalui (captain) • Aca Ratuva • Kameli Ratuvou • Mosese Rauluni | |
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Samoa: | Loki Crichton (withdrew) • Lome Fa'atau • Census Johnson • Tasesa Lavea (withdrew) • Daniel Leo • Seilala Mapusua • Tusi Pisi • Junior Polu • Mahonri Schwalger • Semo Sititi • Elvis Seveali'i • Sailosi Tagicakibau • Alesana Tuilagi • Henry Tuilagi (withdrew) • Justin Va'a | |
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Tonga: | Taufa'ao Filise • Nili Latu • Aleki Lutui • Maama Molitika • Epi Taione • Tevita Taumoepeau • Viliami Vaki | |
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| Head coach: |  Pat Lam |
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