Samipeni Finau

Samipeni Finau (born 10 May 1999 in Tonga)[1] is a New Zealand rugby union player who plays for the Chiefs in Super Rugby. His playing position is lock or flanker. He was named in the Chiefs squad for round 2 of the 2021 Super Rugby Aotearoa season.[2] He was also a member of the Waikato 2020 Mitre 10 Cup squad.[3]

Samipeni Finau
Date of birth (1999-05-10) 10 May 1999
Place of birthTonga
Height193 cm (6 ft 4 in)
Weight109 kg (240 lb; 17 st 2 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Lock / Flanker
Current team Waikato, Chiefs
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2019– Waikato 28 (5)
2021– Chiefs 26 (5)
Correct as of 29 April 2023
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
2019 New Zealand U20 3 (0)
Correct as of 3 March 2021

Reference list

  1. "Samipeni Finau". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 3 March 2021.
  2. "Gallagher Chiefs named for their 2021 season opener against the Highlanders" (Press release). Chiefs. 3 March 2021. Retrieved 3 March 2021.
  3. "2020 Waikato Mitre 10 Cup Squad Announced" (Press release). Waikato Rugby Union. 8 September 2020. Retrieved 8 September 2020.


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