Sateki Tuipulotu

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Sateki Tuipulotu
Rugby union career
Date of birth	(1971-07-03) 3 July 1971
Place of birth	Auckland, New Zealand
Height	5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight	203 lb (92 kg)
Playing career
Position	Fullback
Professional / senior clubs
Years	Club / team	Caps	(points)
1996 1996-1999 1999-2002	Leeds Rhinos Leeds Worcester	9 78 58	(8) (773) (577)
National team(s)
Years	Club / team	Caps	(points)
1994-2003	Tonga	20	(190)

Sateki Tuipulotu (born 3 July 1971) is a former rugby union footballer who played internationally for Tonga.

Tuipulotu was born in Auckland, New Zealand. He first played for Tonga in 1994 against Wales. Playing at fullback, he was a regular player for Tonga until his retirement following the 2003 Rugby World Cup. He also played in the 1995 Rugby World Cup and 1999 Rugby World Cup where he helped kick Tonga to a victory over Italy with a drop goal from inside his own half. His last match for Tonga was their 91–7 loss to the All Blacks at the 2003 World Cup.

He is now head coach of the Penrith Emus who compete in the Shute Shield

References

Scrum Profile
"Key Player:Sateki Tu'ipulotu". bbc.co.uk. 1999-09-17. Retrieved 2008-04-20.
"Last-gasp winner gives Tonga hope". bbc.co.uk. 1999-10-10. Retrieved 2008-04-20.
"Sateki Tu'ipulotu". rugbyworldcup.com. Retrieved 2008-04-20.

v t e Tonga squad – 2003 Rugby World Cup

Forwards	I.Afeaki S.Afeaki Fenukitau Kivalu Latu Langi Leupolu Lavaka Lea'aetoa Ma'asi Naufahu Ngauamo Pulu Taukafa Tonga Tu'amoheloa Vaki

Backs	Alatini Fifita Fonua Hola Hufanga Leger Martens Ngauamo Palu Payne Tu'ifua Tuipulotu Ulufonua Va'enuku

Coach	Love

v t e Tonga squad – 1999 Rugby World Cup

Forwards	I.Afeaki Tu'upolotu Tu'upolotu Kivalu Edwards Koloi Taumoepeau Te Pou Mafi Fatani Faletau Faletau Fainga'anuku Ta'u Penisini Maka Vunipola

Backs	Woolley Tu'ipulotu Finau Taumaolo Tatafu Taupeaafe Martens Tiueti Taufahema Taione Tu'ifua Tuipulotu Faka'Osifau Tapueluelu Vunipola

Coach	Tu'ihalamaka

Persondata
Name	Sateki Tu'ipulotu
Alternative names	Sateki Tu'ipulotu
Short description	Tongan Rugby union footballer.
Date of birth	3 July 1971
Place of birth	Auckland, New Zealand
Date of death
Place of death

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