Hosea Saumaki
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| Date of birth | 10 May 1992 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Place of birth | Tonga | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 190 cm (6 ft 3 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 106 kg (16 st 10 lb; 234 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| University | Daito Bunka University | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Hosea Saumaki (ホセア・サマキ, Saumaki Hosea, born 10 May 1992) is a Tongan rugby union player who plays as a wing,[1] for Leicester Tigers in England's Premiership Rugby. He previously played for Sunwolves in Super Rugby and Canon Eagles in Japan's domestic Top League.[2]
Early life[]
Saumaki began playing rugby at the age of 15.[3]
Professional career[]
Saumaki played for Daito Bunka University at university level in Japan.
While still at university, he was included in Japan's 43-man squad in May 2016 for their June tests, but due to complications with previously representing Tonga at Sevens, was unable to gain clearance from World Rugby to represent the Brave Blossoms.
Saumaki joined Top League outfit Canon Eagles in 2017 after graduating from Daito Bunka University. He made his Top League debut in the opening game of the 2017-18 season against Suntory Sungoliath . He finished the season on 10 tries in 13 appearances (10 starts), with only Panasonic Wild Knights winger Akihito Yamada (12) crossing the whitewash more often in the 2017-18 Top League.[4]
On 30th July 2021 Saumaki moved to England to join Leicester Tigers.[5]
References[]
- ^ "Hosea Saumaki Ultimate Rugby Player Profile". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 9 January 2018.
- ^ "Hosea Saumaki itsrugby Player Profile". itsrugby.co.uk. Retrieved 9 January 2018.
- ^ "Hosea Saumaki - Japan Rugby Club".
- ^ "Hosea Saumaki - Japan Rugby Club".
- ^ "Hosea Saumaki: Leicester Tigers sign Tongan back for 2021-22 season". BB Sport. 30 July 2021. Retrieved 30 July 2021.
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