Lalomilo Lalomilo (born 12 February 1999) is a New Zealand rugby union player, currently playing for the Chiefs and Bay of Plenty. His preferred position is centre, wing or fullback.[1]

Lalomilo Lalomilo
Date of birth (1999-02-12) 12 February 1999 (age 25)
Place of birthNew Zealand
Height173 cm (5 ft 8 in)
Weight99 kg (218 lb; 15 st 8 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Centre / Wing / Fullback
Current team Chiefs / Bay of Plenty
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2018– Bay of Plenty 17 (5)
2023– Chiefs 1 (0)
Correct as of 29 May 2023
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2019 New Zealand U20
Correct as of 29 May 2023

Early career edit

Lalomilo plays his club rugby for Greerton Marist having been the captain of his school side, De La Salle.[2]

Professional career edit

Lalomilo was named in the Bay of Plenty squad for the 2018 Mitre 10 Cup, 2019 Mitre 10 Cup, 2021 Bunnings NPC and 2022 Bunnings NPC.[3] He joined the Chiefs in the pre-season of 2023,[4] before signing as a replacement player in March 2023.[5] He made his debut for the Chiefs in Round 10 of the 2023 Super Rugby Pacific season against the Crusaders.[6]

Lalomilo was named in the New Zealand U20 squad for the 2019 World Rugby Under 20 Championship.[7]

References edit

  1. ^ "Lalomilo Lalomilo". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 29 May 2023.
  2. ^ "Rugby: Bay of Plenty's Lalomilio Lalomilo eager to make mark at World Under 20s champs in Argentina". NZ Herald. 31 May 2019. Retrieved 29 May 2023.
  3. ^ "2022 Bay of Plenty Steamers Squad". Bay of Plenty Rugby. 26 July 2022. Retrieved 4 August 2022.
  4. ^ "Pre-season underway with wider training squad" (Press release). Chiefs. 8 December 2022. Retrieved 8 December 2022.
  5. ^ "Mark Reason: Why coach Clayton McMillan keeps the Chiefs smiling". The Press. 2 May 2023. Retrieved 29 May 2023.
  6. ^ "Gallagher Chiefs team named for rivalry clash" (Press release). Chiefs. 27 April 2023. Retrieved 27 April 2023.
  7. ^ "World Rugby U20 Championship preview: New Zealand". U20 Rugby. 3 June 2019. Retrieved 29 May 2023.

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