Sateki Tuipulotu

Sateki Tuipulotu

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)
Rugby league career
Position	Full-back
Professional clubs
Years	Club / team	Caps	(points)
1996	Leeds	9	(8)
Rugby union career
Playing career
Position	Fullback
Professional / senior clubs
Years	Club / team	Caps	(points)
1996-1999 1999-2002	Leeds Worcester	78 58	(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.