Rudi Kapeli

Rudi Kapeli (born 27 August 1957) is a Tongan rugby union player. He played as a Hooker for Tonga and Auckland. He made his international debut in 1992 against Samoa and made his last appearance against Australia in 1993. He injured Australian halfback Peter Slattery in the match when he dropped onto him with his knees.[1] He captained Marist in 1989.[2] Kapeli also coached Marist.[3]

Rudi Kapeli
Date of birth (1957-08-27) 27 August 1957
Rugby union career
Position(s) Hooker
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
1989 Marist ()
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
Auckland ()
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
1992-1993 Tonga 4
Teams coached
Years Team
2001 Marist

References
  1. Independent.co.uk (5 July 1993). "Rugby Union: Sad Slattery falls foul of battery". Retrieved 11 November 2014.
  2. aucklandmarist.co.nz (4 June 2014). "Marist Premiers just fail to achieve their Pre-Match Aims!". Retrieved 11 November 2014.
  3. NZ Herald.co.nz (2 July 2001). "Marist midfield combo too much for Suburbs". Retrieved 11 November 2014.
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