Lelea Paea (born 6 January 1983 in Sydney, New South Wales) is a former Tonga international rugby league footballer. He previously played for Coca-Cola West Red Sparks rugby union in Japan.[1] He usually plays centre, but has played in wing at times throughout his career.

Lelea Paea
Personal information
Full nameLelea Paea
Born (1983-01-06) 6 January 1983 (age 41)
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Height183 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Weight96 kg (15 st 2 lb)
Playing information
Rugby league
PositionWing, Centre
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2003–06 Sydney Roosters 15 1 0 0 4
2007 Gold Coast Titans 6 0 0 0 0
Total 21 1 0 0 4
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2006 Tonga 6 3 0 0 12
Rugby union
PositionCentre, Wing
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
Coca-Cola West Red Sparks
Source: 21
As of 5 May 2010

Background edit

Lelea Paea was born in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. He is the elder brother of Mickey Paea and Lopini Paea.

Career edit

Lelea Paea is a Tongan international.[2]

In 2007, Paea was one of the inaugural members of the newly admitted Gold Coast Titans side, signing with the new club after three seasons with the Sydney Roosters.[3]

References edit

  1. ^ "Sanyo thrash Coca-Cola". Rugby Japan. Archived from the original on 16 June 2011. Retrieved 15 October 2019.
  2. ^ "NRL's island talent". Samoa Observer. 28 March 2008. Archived from the original on 8 December 2008. Retrieved 4 August 2008.
  3. ^ "Titans show faith in a promising young Rooster". Archived from the original on 17 August 2009. Retrieved 28 July 2009.