Luteru Tolai (born 1 June 1998) is a professional rugby union player who plays as a hooker for Pro D2 club Biarritz. Born in New Zealand, he represents Samoa at international level after qualifying on ancestry grounds.[1]

Luteru Tolai
Date of birth (1998-06-01) 1 June 1998 (age 26)
Place of birthAuckland, New Zealand
Height1.79 m (5 ft 10 in)
Weight119 kg (262 lb; 18 st 10 lb)
SchoolSt. Peter's College
Rugby union career
Position(s) Hooker
Current team Biarritz
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2018–2022 North Harbour 37 (45)
2020–2021 Blues 11 (0)
2022–2023 Moana Pasifika 19 (10)
2023– Biarritz 0 (0)
Correct as of 28 August 2023
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2022– Samoa 3 (0)
Correct as of 28 August 2023

Early life

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Tolai was educated at St Peter's College, Auckland and played rugby for the school.[2]

Club career

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He was named in the Blues side in round 5 in 2020.[3][4][5] He also plays for the Super Rugby franchise, Moana Pasifika.[6]

References

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  1. ^ "Luteru Tolai". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 27 February 2020.
  2. ^ St Peter's College Newsletter No 12, 7 August 2021 (Retrieved 24 December 2021)
  3. ^ "Faiane and Ioane return against Stormers" (Press release). Blues. 27 February 2020. Retrieved 27 February 2020.
  4. ^ "England centre Joe Marchant forced to make positional switch to accommodate All Black Ioane". Rugby Pass. 27 February 2020. Retrieved 27 February 2020.
  5. ^ "Luteru Tolai". Rugby Pass. Retrieved 27 February 2020.
  6. ^ "Moana Pasifika community celebrates historic first Super Rugby squad". Moana Pasifika (Press release). 22 November 2021. Retrieved 23 November 2021.
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