Albert Hopoate (rugby league, born 1985)

Albert Hopoate (born 26 June 1985 in North Ryde) is an Australian professional rugby league/union player who is currently contracted to the Penrith Emus in the NSW Shute Shield competition. He is the younger brother of controversial former international player John Hopoate.

Albert Hopoate
Personal information
Born (1985-06-26) 26 June 1985 (age 38)
North Ryde, New South Wales, Australia
Height183 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Weight92 kg (14 st 7 lb)
Playing information
PositionCentre
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2008 Sydney Roosters
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
Tonga

Albert attended Eaglevale High School, where he made the Australian Schoolboys Rugby Union Team. He is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.[1]

He was named in the Tonga training squad for the 2008 Rugby League World Cup.[2] Like his brother John, he is also known by the nickname 'Hoppa'.[1]

References edit

  1. ^ a b "Young Hopoate is on a mission". The Daily Telegraph. 12 October 2007. Retrieved 13 August 2016.
  2. ^ "Tug-of-war over Mason". Sky Sports. 5 August 2008. Archived from the original on 16 September 2008. Retrieved 6 August 2008.

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