Sateki Tuipulotu

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name = Sateki Tuipulotu


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Sateki Tuipulotu (born 3 July 1972 in Auckland, New Zealand) is a former rugby union footballer who played internationally for Tonga. Tuipulotu first played for Tonga in 1994 against Wales. Playing at Fullback, he was a regular player for Tonga until his retirement following the 2003 Rugby World Cup. He also played in the 1995 Rugby World Cup and 1999 Rugby World Cup where he helped kick Tonga to a victory over Italy with a drop goal from inside his own half. His last match for Tonga was their 91–7 loss to the All Blacks at the 2003 World Cup.

He now coaches Eastwood Rugby.

References

*cite web| url=http://www.scrum.com/1200_1205.php?player=14599&includeref=dynamic |title=Sateki Tuipulotu |publisher=scrum.com |accessdate=2008-04-20 |date=
*cite web| url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sport/rugby_world_cup/teams/tonga/448367.stm |title=Key Player:Sateki Tu'ipulotu |publisher=bbc.co.uk |accessdate=2008-04-20 |date=1999-09-17
*cite web| url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sport/rugby_world_cup/471024.stm |title=Last-gasp winner gives Tonga hope |publisher=bbc.co.uk |accessdate=2008-04-20 |date=1999-10-10
*cite web| url=http://www.rugbyworldcup.com/statistics/player=7599/index.html |title=Sateki Tu'ipulotu |publisher=rugbyworldcup.com |accessdate=2008-04-20 |date=

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NAME=Sateki Tuipulotu
ALTERNATIVE NAMES=Sateki Tu'ipulotu
SHORT DESCRIPTION=Tongan Rugby union footballer.
DATE OF BIRTH=3 July 1971
PLACE OF BIRTH=Auckland, New Zealand
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