Will Tupou

Japan international rugby union & league footballer
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Will Tupou
Tupou in 2019
Personal information
Born (1990-07-20) 20 July 1990 (age 33)
Auckland, New Zealand
Height187 cm (6 ft 2 in)
Weight101 kg (15 st 13 lb)
Playing information
Rugby league
PositionCentre, Wing
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2010–11 North Qld Cowboys 21 8 0 0 32
Rugby union
PositionCentre
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2012–13 Western Force 13 1 0 0 5
2014–16 Hino Motors Red Dolphins 15 7 0 0 35
2016–21 Coca-Cola Red Sparks 30 12 0 0 60
2017–18 Sunwolves 14 4 1 0 24
Total 72 24 1 0 124
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2017– Japan 12 1 0 0 5
Source: [1]
As of 2 August 2021

Will Tupou (born 20 July 1990) is a New Zealand rugby union footballer who plays for the Sunwolves in the Super Rugby competition. He previously played rugby league for the North Queensland Cowboys in the NRL. He represents Japan at international level, having satisfied residency requirements.

Background

Tupou was born in Auckland, New Zealand.

Early days

A Brisbane Souths junior, Tupou began his career with the Brisbane Broncos in the Toyota Cup before switching to the North Queensland Cowboys for the 2010 NRL season. After playing three strong performances in the Toyota Cup. He attended Brisbane State High School during his senior years.

Career

In round 4 of the National Rugby League 2010 he made his debut for the North Queensland Cowboys. On 24 July 2010 he scored a magnificent try to win the cowboys game over the Newcastle Knights in extra time.

Tupou joined the Western Force for the Super Rugby 2012 season.[2]

References

  1. ^ RLP
  2. ^ "Cowboys' Will Tupou joins Western Force". 16 August 2011.

External links

  • Will Tupou at ESPNscrumEdit on Wikidata
  • Will Tupou at ItsRugby.co.ukEdit on Wikidata
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Toyota Verblitz – current squad
Forwards
Backs
Coach(es)
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Japan squad – 2019 Rugby World Cup
Forwards
Backs
Head coach: Joseph