Sosefo Sakalia (born 14 December 1991) is a Tongan professional rugby union player who plays as a hooker for Tongatapu club Kolomotu'a and the Tonga national team.[1]

Sosefo Sakalia
Sakalia representing Steaua București during the Liga Națională de Rugby
Date of birth (1991-12-14) 14 December 1991 (age 32)
Place of birthNukuʻalofa, Tonga
Height1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Weight96 kg (212 lb; 15 st 2 lb)
SchoolApifo'ou College
Rugby union career
Position(s) Hooker
Current team Kolomotu'a
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2014 Steaua București 14 (15)
2015 Olimpia București 7 (0)
2016–2018 Steaua București 11 (40)
2019 Asia Pacific Dragons 1 (0)
Correct as of 18 June 2023
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2010–2011 Tonga U20 8 (0)
2015– Tonga 14 (15)
Correct as of 18 June 2023

Professional career

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Sakalia made his international debut at the 2015 World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup in a match against the Canucks.[2] Before rejoining Steaua București in 2016, Sakalia also played for Olimpia București during 2015.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Sosefo Sakalia SuperLiga Profile". 18 April 2017.
  2. ^ "Tonga Rugby Union debuts". 18 April 2017.
  3. ^ "NOUĂ ACHIZIȚII PENTRU STEAUA". 18 April 2017.
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