Alapati Leiua facts for kids
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| Date of birth | 21 September 1988 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Place of birth | Malie, Western Samoa | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 100 kg (220 lb; 15 st 10 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Porirua College | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Alapati Leiua was born on September 21, 1988. He is a professional rugby union player from Samoa. Alapati plays as a centre. He also plays as a wing. Currently, he plays for the Japan Rugby League One club Shizuoka Blue Revs. He also represents the Samoa national team.
Alapati Leiua's Rugby Journey
Alapati Leiua grew up in Samoa. When he was 16, he moved to Wellington, New Zealand. There, he went to Porirua College. This was an important step in his rugby career.
Playing in England
On April 29, 2014, Alapati moved to England. He signed with the Wasps club. He played for them during the 2014–2015 season. Later, on January 30, 2017, it was announced he would join Bristol. He started playing for Bristol in the 2017–2018 season.
Playing for Samoa
Alapati Leiua has also played for his home country. He is a key player for the Samoa national team. He has represented Samoa in many international matches.
