Sam Moli
Tonga international rugby union player
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Samiuela Moli (born 24 December 1998) is a New Zealand born Tongan rugby union player who plays for Tasman in the Bunnings NPC and Moana Pasifika in Super Rugby. His position is Hooker. Born in New Zealand, he represents Tonga at international level after qualifying on ancestry grounds.[1]
| Full name | Samiuela Moli | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Born | 24 December 1998 Gisborne, New Zealand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 114 kg (251 lb; 17 st 13 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Marlborough Boys' College | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Notable relative(s) | Atu Moli (brother) Monu Moli (brother) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Club career
Tasman
Moli made his debut for Tasman in Round 9 of the 2017 Mitre 10 Cup against Counties Manukau. In September 2020 Moli was named in the Tasman Mako squad for the 2020 Mitre 10 Cup.[2] The Mako went on to win their second premiership title in a row, with Moli coming off the bench in a 12-13 victory against Auckland in the final. Moli made only a few appearances during the 2021 Bunnings NPC as Tasman made the final before losing 23–20 to Waikato.
Moana Pasifika
Moli signed with Moana Pasifika for the 2022 Super Rugby Pacific season.[3] He made his debut off the bench in Round 3 against the Crusaders.
International career
Tonga
Moli was named in the Tonga national rugby union team squad to play New Zealand and Samoa in July 2021.[4] He made his debut against the All Blacks.[5]
