Pepesana Patafilo (born 29 May 1996 in New Zealand)[1] is a New Zealand-born Samoan rugby union player who plays for Moana Pasifika in Super Rugby. His playing position is wing. He was named in the Hurricanes squad for the 2021 Super Rugby Aotearoa season.[2][3] On the 1st of September 2023, he announced he was moving to Moana Pasifika for the 2024 and 2025 seasons. He was also a member of the Wellington 2020 Mitre 10 Cup squad.[4]

Pepesana Patafilo
Date of birth (1996-05-29) 29 May 1996 (age 28)
Place of birthWellington, New Zealand
Height181 cm (5 ft 11 in)
Weight92 kg (203 lb; 14 st 7 lb)
SchoolWellington College
Rugby union career
Position(s) Wing
Current team Wellington, Hurricanes
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2018 Waikato 3 (5)
2019– Wellington 54 (65)
2021– Hurricanes 2 (5)
Correct as of 5 November 2022
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2015 Samoa U20 4 (0)
Correct as of 5 June 2022

Reference list

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  1. ^ "Pepesana Patafilo". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 3 December 2020.
  2. ^ "Hurricanes 2021 squad announced" (Press release). Hurricanes. 3 December 2020. Retrieved 3 December 2020.
  3. ^ "Super Rugby: TJ Perenara's exit leaves Hurricanes light on experience at 9-10". Stuff.co.nz. 3 December 2020. Retrieved 3 December 2020.
  4. ^ "Wellington name impressive squad featuring 17 Hurricanes". Wellington Lions. Retrieved 28 August 2020.
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