Pita Godinet
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Christchurch, New Zealand
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| Born | 21 December 1987[1] Christchurch, New Zealand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 170 cm (5 ft 7 in)[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 78 kg (12 st 4 lb)[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Hooker, Halfback, Five-eighth | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Pita Godinet (born 21 December 1987) is a Samoa international rugby league footballer who plays as a hooker for the Dapto Canaries in the Illawarra Rugby League.
Godinet was born in Christchurch, New Zealand.[citation needed]
Early years
Godinet is a Sydenham and Richmond Rovers junior.[8][9]
Playing career
Godinet played for the Waitakere Rangers in the 2007 Bartercard Cup.[10]
In 2008 he represented Auckland in the Bartercard Premiership, and played for the Auckland Vulcans in the NSW Cup. He was named the Vulcans rookie of the year.[10]
Te Atatu Roosters
In 2010 Godinet signed with the Te Atatu Roosters in the Auckland Rugby League competition.[11] In 2010 he represented Auckland in the Albert Baskerville Trophy, and played for the Auckland Vulcans in the NSW Cup. He was selected at halfback in the NSW Cup team of the year.[12]
New Zealand Warriors
In October 2010 Godinet was signed by the New Zealand Warriors to take part in their 2010-2011 pre-season training.[13] This was updated to a full-time contract in February 2011.[14] He was also part of the Manurewa Marlins in 2011.[15] He has re-signed with the Warriors until the end of 2013.[16]
Godinet was named to make his National Rugby League début on 24 July 2011, replacing an injured Lance Hohaia.[17] Godinet had a "dream debut", scoring a try in his first match.[18]
Manly Sea Eagles
During the 2016 pre-season, Godinet trialled with the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles, and was subsequently signed to a one-year contract.[19][20][21]
Godinet featured for the Manly Sea Eagles in the 2017 NRL Auckland Nines, and signed for the Wests Tigers in December 2017.[4][22][6]
Atlanta Rhinos
On 11 May 2021 it was reported that he had signed for the Atlanta Rhinos in the North American Rugby League[23]