Radike Samo facts for kids
Samo in 2018
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| Date of birth | 9 July 1976 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Place of birth | Nadi, Fiji | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.97 m (6 ft 5+1⁄2 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 117 kg (258 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Notable relative(s) | Ravuama Samo (brother) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Radike Samo is a former professional rugby union player from Australia. He was born in Nadi, Fiji, on July 9, 1976. Radike was a versatile player. He could play in several positions, like lock, flanker, number eight, and even on the wing.
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Radike Samo's Rugby Journey
Radike Samo had a long and exciting career in rugby. He played for many teams around the world. His journey included playing in Australia, France, and Japan.
Early Career and Brumbies
Radike started his professional career in Australia. From 2000 to 2006, he played 35 games for the ACT Brumbies. He helped the Brumbies win the Super 12 Championship twice. These wins happened in 2001 and 2004. Before playing for the senior Australian team, he also played for the Fiji Under-19's national team.
Playing in France
In 2006, Radike moved to France. He signed a two-year contract with a big French team called Stade Français. He made a great start, scoring a try just six minutes into his first game. This was against ASM Clermont Auvergne on August 30, 2006. He also scored the winning try in the French Championship final in 2007. This important try was against the same team, Clermont Auvergne. He came off the bench in both the semi-final and the final to score.
Return to Australia and the Reds
Radike returned to Australia in April 2010 after playing in Japan. He joined the Queensland Reds for a short time. He was a replacement player for James Horwill. Radike quickly became a key player for the Reds. His coach, Ewen McKenzie, called his performance "outstanding."
In 2011, Radike continued to play for the Reds. He helped them win the Super Rugby final. This big win happened on his 35th birthday!
Playing for the Wallabies
After his success with the Reds, Radike was called up to the Wallabies. This was the national team of Australia. He played in the Tri-Nations series against New Zealand and South Africa.
On August 27, 2011, he scored his first try for the Wallabies. This was during a match against the All Blacks in Brisbane. This try was so good that it won the IRPA Try of the Year award for 2011. At 35 years old, Radike was the oldest player to play for Australia in a Tri-Nations match. He also played in the 2011 Rugby World Cup. He helped the Wallabies finish in third place in the tournament.
Later Career
Radike continued his rugby career for several more years. In 2015, he played for the Melbourne Rebels in Super Rugby. He also played for Queensland Country in the National Rugby Championship. In 2017, he played for Brisbane City in the same championship.
Radike Samo's career showed his dedication and skill in rugby. He was known for his ability to play in many different positions.
