Eliota Fuimaono-Sapolu
South Africa vs Samoa at 2011 Rugby World Cup
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| Date of birth | 31 October 1980 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Place of birth | Apia, Samoa | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 102 kg (225 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Auckland Boys Grammar School(A.G.S) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position(s) | Centre, Fly half | ||
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| Years | Team | Apps | (Points) |
| 2006–2009 2009–2012 2012– |
Bath Rugby Gloucester Rugby Coca-Cola Red Sparks |
43 54 |
(15) (30) |
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| Years | Team | Apps | (Points) |
| 2005–2011 | Samoa | 23 | (15) |
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Correct as of 19 October 2011
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Eliota Fuimaono-Sapolu (born 31 October 1980 in Apia, Samoa) is a Samoan rugby union footballer. He is a centre who can also play at fly half. He currently plays for Coca-Cola Red Sparks in the Japanese Top League.
Fuimaono-Sapolu first played club rugby as a junior for Manurewa RFC in South Auckland, New Zealand. His coach Gary Healey commented "Eli didn't need much coaching. He was a naturally gifted player who could read the game. His commitment, discipline and sheer exuberance showed at an early age, and he was clearly destined for higher honours".
Fuimaono-Sapolu moved to England in January 2006, signed by Bath Rugby after outstanding performances in the internationals against Scotland (his international debut) and England. He had initially been signed as a temporary replacement to cover for the players playing in the Six Nations Championship, but soon his contract was made permanent. Since arriving at Bath he has won the approval of many fans due to his exciting running and quick hands.
More recently he displayed his all round ability in back play at the 2007 Rugby World Cup, in which he represented Samoa playing out of position at fly-half. Although his side lost to England, South Africa and – surprisingly – Tonga while beating only the USA in the pool stages of the tournament, Fuimaono-Sapolu was one of the standout performers.
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