LeMoto Filikitonga (born May 25, 1993) is an American former international rugby union player.

LeMoto Filikitonga
Date of birth (1993-05-25) May 25, 1993 (age 31)
Place of birthSan Mateo, CA, United States
Height6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight244 lb (111 kg)
SchoolSan Mateo High School
Rugby union career
Position(s) Center
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2016 United States 1 (0)

Filikitonga attended San Mateo High School, where he was a football running back, and followed two elder brothers into rugby his freshman year. He won a national championship with the Northern California Union team.[1]

A center, Filikitonga was capped for the United States in their win over Canada in Round Rock, Texas at the 2016 Americas Rugby Championship.[2] He suffered a serious achilles tendon injury which ruled him out of the rest of the tournament.[3]

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References

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  1. ^ Eymer, Rick (May 31, 2011). "San Mateo football player adapting to rugby". The Mercury News.
  2. ^ "Clever Hat-Trick Seals win for Eagles". Americas Rugby News. February 14, 2016.
  3. ^ "Two U20s Join Full Eagles Assembly". Goff Rugby Report. February 17, 2016.
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