Sateki Latu is an Australian rugby union player of Tongan descent, who plays for Moana Pasifika. His preferred position is prop.[1]

Sateki Latu
Date of birth1999
Place of birthAustralia
Rugby union career
Position(s) Prop
Current team Moana Pasifika
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2023 Waratahs 2 (5)
2024– Moana Pasifika ()
Correct as of 19 November 2023

Early career edit

Latu is from New South Wales, and has represented the Warringah Rugby Club since 2020.[2] His performances earned him selection in a trial match against the Waratahs ahead of the 2023 season.[3]

Professional career edit

Following an injury to Angus Bell, Latu was called into the Waratahs side during the 2023 Super Rugby Pacific season.[4] He made his debut for the Waratahs in Round 4 of the season against the Hurricanes.[5] He remained with the team as an injury replacement for the rest of the season, making one further appearance and scoring a try. He was signed by Moana Pasifika on a full-time contract ahead of the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season.[6]

References edit

  1. ^ "Sateki Latu". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 19 November 2023.
  2. ^ "Shute Shield U23s: Who are the best young players in the competition". Rugby News. 8 June 2022. Retrieved 19 November 2023.
  3. ^ "Shute Shield stars named in North and South Harbour teams". Shute Shield. 22 September 2022. Retrieved 19 November 2023.
  4. ^ "Bell to sit out Super Rugby season, World Cup chances on edge". Sydney Morning Herald. 26 February 2023. Retrieved 19 November 2023.
  5. ^ "Team News: Jorgensen returns, Donaldson to start at ten for Hurricanes hit out". NSW Waratahs (Press release). 15 March 2023. Retrieved 16 March 2023.
  6. ^ "Moana Pasifika Squad Announcement 2024". Moana Pasifika (Press release). 9 November 2023. Retrieved 9 November 2023.

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