Nepo Laulala
| Full name | Nepo Laulala | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 11 June 1991 | ||
| Place of birth | Motootua, Samoa | ||
| Height | 1.84 m (6 ft 1⁄2 in) | ||
| Weight | 116 kg (18 st 4 lb) | ||
| School | Wesley College | ||
| Notable relative(s) | Casey Laulala (brother) | ||
| Rugby union career | |||
| Playing career | |||
| Position | Tighthead Prop | ||
| New Zealand No. | 1139 | ||
| Provincial/State sides | |||
| Years | Club / team | Caps | (points) |
| 2011–15 2016− |
Canterbury Counties Manukau |
43 0 |
(5) (0) |
| correct as of 23 October 2016. | |||
| Super Rugby | |||
| Years | Club / team | Caps | (points) |
| 2013–15 2016− |
Crusaders Chiefs |
31 0 |
(5) (0) |
| correct as of 31 July 2016. | |||
| National team(s) | |||
| Years | Club / team | Caps | (points) |
| 2015− | New Zealand | 4 | (0) |
Nepo Laulala (born 11 June 1991) is a New Zealand rugby union footballer who plays as a Prop for Canterbury in the ITM Cup.[1] Born in 1991 in Samoa, Laulala boarded at South Auckland’s Wesley College, and after showing impressive form for their 1st XV was enticed to Christchurch to join the Canterbury Academy.[2] His performances for his province have seen him named in the Crusaders squad for the 2013 Super Rugby season.[3][4]
Laulala has played 4 tests for the All Blacks. He made his debut on 8 July 2015 in a test match against Manu Samoa in Apia.
He made his ITM cup debut in 2011 in a Ranfurly Shield defence against North Otago.
He made his Super Rugby debut in 2013 against the Chiefs.
References
- ↑ "Nepo Laulala Canterbury profile". Retrieved 2 November 2012.
- ↑ "Super Rugby Profile: Crusaders – Nepo Laulala". Retrieved 28 November 2012.
- ↑ "2013 Investec Super Rugby Crusaders squad announced". Retrieved 2 November 2012.
- ↑ "Nepo Laulala Crusaders Player Profile". Retrieved 10 December 2012.
External links
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