Sam Moli

Samiuela Moli is a New Zealand born Tongan rugby union player who plays for the Tasman Mako in the Bunnings NPC and Moana Pasifika in Super Rugby.[1] His position of choice is Hooker.

Sam Moli
Full nameSamiuela Moli
Date of birth (1998-12-24) 24 December 1998
Place of birthGisborne, New Zealand
Height185 cm (6 ft 1 in)
Weight114 kg (17 st 13 lb; 251 lb)
SchoolMarlborough Boys' College
Notable relative(s)Atu Moli (brother)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Hooker
Current team Tasman, Moana Pasifika
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2017– Tasman 15 (5)
2022– Moana Pasifika 20 (15)
Correct as of 7 May 2023
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
2021– Tonga 10 (15)
Correct as of 7 May 2023

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.

Tonga

Moli was named in the Tonga national rugby union team squad to play New Zealand and Samoa in July 2021.[3] He made his debut against the All Blacks in a 102–0 loss for Tonga.

Moana Pasifika

Moli signed with Moana Pasifika for the 2022 Super Rugby Pacific season.[4] He made his debut off the bench in the first game the side played against the Crusaders.

References
  1. "Samiuela (Sam) Moli". mako.nz. 6 October 2020. Retrieved 6 October 2020.
  2. "2020 Tasman Mako Squad". mako.nz. 5 September 2020. Retrieved 6 September 2020.
  3. "Tonga names 15 new caps to face All Blacks, Samoa". RNZ. 17 June 2021. Retrieved 30 June 2021.
  4. "Moana Pasifika close to finalising squad with four further signings". rugbypass.com. 12 November 2021. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
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