Albert Hopoate
Albert Hopoate (born 26 June 1985 in North Ryde) is an Australian professional rugby league/union player who is currently contracted to the Penrith Emus in the NSW Shute Shield competition. He is the younger brother of controversial former international player John Hopoate.
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| Born | 26 June 1985 North Ryde, New South Wales, Australia | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 183 cm (6 ft 0 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 92 kg (14 st 7 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Centre | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Albert attended Eaglevale High School, where he made the Australian Schoolboys Rugby Union Team. He is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.[1]
He was named in the Tonga training squad for the 2008 Rugby League World Cup.[2] Like his brother John, he is also known by the nickname 'Hoppa'.[1]
References
- "Young Hopoate is on a mission". Daily Telegraph. 12 October 2007. Retrieved 13 August 2016.
- "Tug-of-war over Mason". Sky Sports. 5 August 2008. Archived from the original on 16 September 2008. Retrieved 6 August 2008.
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