Hakatoa Tupou

Hakatoa Tupou (born circa 1958) is a Tongan former rugby union player. He played as prop.[1]

Hakatoa Tupou
Birth nameHakatoa Tupou
Date of birth(1958-06-10)10 June 1958
Date of death28 July 2018(2018-07-28) (aged 60)
SpouseSenilaite Tautuiaki
Children'Ahofā, Fiula, Taniela, Saane, 'Aisea and Mele
Rugby union career
Position(s) Prop
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National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
1982-1987 Tonga 9 (4)

Career

Tupou first played for the 'Ikale Tahi against Samoa on 25 August 1982, in Nuku'alofa. He was also called up for the Tonga squad for the 1987 Rugby World Cup, where he played against Wales and against Ireland, the latter being his last international cap. He earned 4 points, 1 try and 0 conversions in aggregate.[2]

Personal life

In 1979 he married to Senilaite Tautuiaki of Āhau, Tongatapu, Tonga Is. They were blessed with six children of three boys and girls. He provided for his little family through his rugby career and work where he played for the Ikale Tahi team at 1987 World Cup against Wales. He was a Heavy Machine Manager at the Yakka Demolition where he last worked before he died. He was also a member of the Upper Room Church.

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References
  1. "Hakatoa Tupou - Rugby player profile & career statistics - Global Sports Archive". globalsportsarchive.com. Retrieved 5 January 2020.
  2. Hakatoa Tupoua profile ESPN Scrum


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