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==Early years==
==Early years==
Born in [[Wellington, New Zealand]], Sopoaga is of Cook Islander and [[Samoans|Samoan]] descent. He is the younger brother of [[New Zealand national rugby union team|New Zealand rugby union]] representative [[Lima Sopoaga|Lima]],<ref>{{cite web|title=Old Boys-University: Lima Sopoaga|url=http://www.clubrugby.co.nz/wellington/clubs-teams-people.php?person_id=2122|publisher=Club Rugby|accessdate=29 April 2014}}</ref> and cousin of former Cronulla and Cook Islands teammate, [[Tinirau Arona]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Riccio|first=David|date=10 March 2014|title=Cronulla Sharks cousins Tinirau Arona and Tupou Sopoaga ready to take on NRL|url=http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/cronulla-sharks-cousins-tinirau-arona-and-tupou-sopoaga-ready-to-take-on-nrl/story-fni3gol8-1226849555071|publisher=Daily Telegraph|accessdate=30 September 2016}}</ref> Sopoaga played his junior rugby league for the [[Petone Panthers]], and was selected to play for the New Zealand schoolboys [[rugby union]] team in 2010 while attending [[Wellington College (New Zealand)|Wellington College]].<ref>{{cite web|date=5 October 2010|title=Rugby: NZ schools team to play Australia named|url=https://www.odt.co.nz/sport/rugby/rugby-nz-schools-team-play-australia-named|publisher=Otago Daily Times|accessdate=30 September 2016}}</ref> He was signed by the [[Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs]] and played for their [[National Youth Competition (rugby league)|NYC]] team in 2011 and 2012. On 4 October 2012, Sopoaga signed a 2-year contract with the [[Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks]] starting in 2013. On 13 October 2012, Sopoaga played for the [[Junior Kiwis]].<ref>[http://www.foxsportspulse.com/assoc_page.cgi?c=1-4977-0-0-0&sID=64815&news_task=DETAIL&articleID=20791193 Junior Kiwis Squad announced – Canterbury Rugby League – SportsTG]. Foxsportspulse.com (2 October 2012). Retrieved on 2016-09-03.</ref>
Born in [[Wellington, New Zealand]], Sopoaga is of Cook Islander and [[Samoans|Samoan]] descent. He is the younger brother of [[New Zealand national rugby union team|New Zealand rugby union]] representative [[Lima Sopoaga|Lima]],<ref>{{cite web|title=Old Boys-University: Lima Sopoaga|url=http://www.clubrugby.co.nz/wellington/clubs-teams-people.php?person_id=2122|publisher=Club Rugby|access-date=29 April 2014}}</ref> and cousin of former Cronulla and Cook Islands teammate, [[Tinirau Arona]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Riccio|first=David|date=10 March 2014|title=Cronulla Sharks cousins Tinirau Arona and Tupou Sopoaga ready to take on NRL|url=http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/cronulla-sharks-cousins-tinirau-arona-and-tupou-sopoaga-ready-to-take-on-nrl/story-fni3gol8-1226849555071|publisher=Daily Telegraph|access-date=30 September 2016}}</ref> Sopoaga played his junior rugby league for the [[Petone Panthers]], and was selected to play for the New Zealand schoolboys [[rugby union]] team in 2010 while attending [[Wellington College (New Zealand)|Wellington College]].<ref>{{cite web|date=5 October 2010|title=Rugby: NZ schools team to play Australia named|url=https://www.odt.co.nz/sport/rugby/rugby-nz-schools-team-play-australia-named|publisher=Otago Daily Times|access-date=30 September 2016}}</ref> He was signed by the [[Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs]] and played for their [[National Youth Competition (rugby league)|NYC]] team in 2011 and 2012. On 4 October 2012, Sopoaga signed a 2-year contract with the [[Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks]] starting in 2013. On 13 October 2012, Sopoaga played for the [[Junior Kiwis]].<ref>[http://www.foxsportspulse.com/assoc_page.cgi?c=1-4977-0-0-0&sID=64815&news_task=DETAIL&articleID=20791193 Junior Kiwis Squad announced – Canterbury Rugby League – SportsTG]. Foxsportspulse.com (2 October 2012). Retrieved on 2016-09-03.</ref>


==Professional playing career==
==Professional playing career==
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===2013===
===2013===
Sopoaga played for the [[Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks]]' [[NSW Cup]] team throughout 2013.<ref>{{cite web|date=1 October 2013|title=Shooting Stars - VB NSW Cup Grand Final|url=http://www.nswrl.com.au/news/2013/10/01/shooting-stars-vb-nsw-cup-grand-final..html|publisher=NSWRL.com.au|accessdate=30 September 2016}}</ref> He was made his [[National Rugby League|NRL]] debut for the Sharks on 9 September in their round 26 match against the [[Canberra Raiders]] at [[Canberra Stadium]].<ref>[http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/league-news/raiders-agony-finally-over-for-season-2013-20130908-2tefz.html Raiders’ agony finally over for season 2013]. Smh.com.au (9 September 2013). Retrieved on 2016-09-03.</ref> On 22 September, Sopoaga was named at {{rlp|sr}} in the 2013 [[New South Wales Cup]] Team of the Year.<ref>{{cite web|date=22 September 2013|title=2013 NSWRL.com.au VB NSW Cup Team of the Year – Announcement|url=http://www.nswrl.com.au/news/2013/09/22/2013-nswrlcomau-vb-nsw-cup-team-of-the-year-announcement.html|publisher=NSWRL.com.au|access-date=3 September 2016|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150108222849/http://www.nswrl.com.au/news/2013/09/22/2013-nswrlcomau-vb-nsw-cup-team-of-the-year-announcement.html|archive-date=8 January 2015|df=dmy-all}}</ref> Sopoaga represented the [[Cook Islands national rugby league team|Cook Islands]] at the [[2013 Rugby League World Cup|2013 World Cup]],<ref>{{cite web|author=Madame H|date=10 October 2013|title=Cook Islands World Cup Squad|url=http://www.triplem.com.au/sydney/sport/nrl/news/2013/10/cook-islands-announce-squad-for-rugby-league-world-cup/|publisher=Triple M|accessdate=3 September 2016}}</ref> playing in two matches, against the [[United States national rugby league team|United States]] and [[Wales national rugby league team|Wales]] on 30 October and 10 November respectively.
Sopoaga played for the [[Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks]]' [[NSW Cup]] team throughout 2013.<ref>{{cite web|date=1 October 2013|title=Shooting Stars - VB NSW Cup Grand Final|url=http://www.nswrl.com.au/news/2013/10/01/shooting-stars-vb-nsw-cup-grand-final..html|publisher=NSWRL.com.au|access-date=30 September 2016}}</ref> He was made his [[National Rugby League|NRL]] debut for the Sharks on 9 September in their round 26 match against the [[Canberra Raiders]] at [[Canberra Stadium]].<ref>[http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/league-news/raiders-agony-finally-over-for-season-2013-20130908-2tefz.html Raiders’ agony finally over for season 2013]. Smh.com.au (9 September 2013). Retrieved on 2016-09-03.</ref> On 22 September, Sopoaga was named at {{rlp|sr}} in the 2013 [[New South Wales Cup]] Team of the Year.<ref>{{cite web|date=22 September 2013|title=2013 NSWRL.com.au VB NSW Cup Team of the Year – Announcement|url=http://www.nswrl.com.au/news/2013/09/22/2013-nswrlcomau-vb-nsw-cup-team-of-the-year-announcement.html|publisher=NSWRL.com.au|access-date=3 September 2016|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150108222849/http://www.nswrl.com.au/news/2013/09/22/2013-nswrlcomau-vb-nsw-cup-team-of-the-year-announcement.html|archive-date=8 January 2015|df=dmy-all}}</ref> Sopoaga represented the [[Cook Islands national rugby league team|Cook Islands]] at the [[2013 Rugby League World Cup|2013 World Cup]],<ref>{{cite web|author=Madame H|date=10 October 2013|title=Cook Islands World Cup Squad|url=http://www.triplem.com.au/sydney/sport/nrl/news/2013/10/cook-islands-announce-squad-for-rugby-league-world-cup/|publisher=Triple M|access-date=3 September 2016}}</ref> playing in two matches, against the [[United States national rugby league team|United States]] and [[Wales national rugby league team|Wales]] on 30 October and 10 November respectively.


===2014===
===2014===
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===2015===
===2015===
On 24 January 2015, Sopoaga was named in the Panthers [[2015 Auckland Nines]] squad.<ref>Luca, Rocco. (24 January 2015) [http://rugbyleagueweek.com.au/panthers-unveil-2015-nines-squad/ PANTHERS UNVEIL 2015 NINES SQUAD] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303203703/http://rugbyleagueweek.com.au/panthers-unveil-2015-nines-squad/ |date=3 March 2016 }}. Rugby League Week. Retrieved on 2016-09-03.</ref> On 8 August 2015, he made his Panthers debut in Round 22 against the [[Parramatta Eels]].<ref>[http://www.nrl.com/updated-round-22-nrl-team-lists/tabid/10874/newsid/88631/default.aspx Updated: Round 22 NRL team lists]. NRL.com. Retrieved on 3 September 2016.</ref> On 25 September, Sopoaga was named in the Cook Islands' train-on squad for their [[2017 Rugby League World Cup qualification (Asia-Pacific play-off)|2017 World Cup qualification match]] against [[Tonga national rugby league team|Tonga]] on 17 October,<ref>{{cite web|date=25 September 2015|title=Cook Islands train-on squad named|url=http://www.nrl.com/cook-islands-train-on-squad-named/tabid/10874/newsid/90106/default.aspx|publisher=NRL.com|accessdate=30 September 2016}}</ref> but chose not play in the game.<ref>{{cite web|date=10 October 2015|title=Cook Islands finalise squad for World Cup Qualifier|url=http://www.asiapacificrl.com/2015/10/10/cook-islands-finalise-squad-for-world-cup-qualifier/|publisher=Asia Pacific Rugby League Confederation|accessdate=30 September 2016}}</ref>
On 24 January 2015, Sopoaga was named in the Panthers [[2015 Auckland Nines]] squad.<ref>Luca, Rocco. (24 January 2015) [http://rugbyleagueweek.com.au/panthers-unveil-2015-nines-squad/ PANTHERS UNVEIL 2015 NINES SQUAD] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303203703/http://rugbyleagueweek.com.au/panthers-unveil-2015-nines-squad/ |date=3 March 2016 }}. Rugby League Week. Retrieved on 2016-09-03.</ref> On 8 August 2015, he made his Panthers debut in Round 22 against the [[Parramatta Eels]].<ref>[http://www.nrl.com/updated-round-22-nrl-team-lists/tabid/10874/newsid/88631/default.aspx Updated: Round 22 NRL team lists]. NRL.com. Retrieved on 3 September 2016.</ref> On 25 September, Sopoaga was named in the Cook Islands' train-on squad for their [[2017 Rugby League World Cup qualification (Asia-Pacific play-off)|2017 World Cup qualification match]] against [[Tonga national rugby league team|Tonga]] on 17 October,<ref>{{cite web|date=25 September 2015|title=Cook Islands train-on squad named|url=http://www.nrl.com/cook-islands-train-on-squad-named/tabid/10874/newsid/90106/default.aspx|publisher=NRL.com|access-date=30 September 2016}}</ref> but chose not play in the game.<ref>{{cite web|date=10 October 2015|title=Cook Islands finalise squad for World Cup Qualifier|url=http://www.asiapacificrl.com/2015/10/10/cook-islands-finalise-squad-for-world-cup-qualifier/|publisher=Asia Pacific Rugby League Confederation|access-date=30 September 2016}}</ref>


===2016===
===2016===
Sopoaga captained the Cook Islands in their 30-20 win over [[Lebanon national rugby league team|Lebanon]] on 8 May.<ref>{{cite web|date=9 May 2016|title=Sport: Cook Islands criticise NRL clubs after Lebanon win|url=http://www.radionz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/303396/sport-cook-islands-criticise-nrl-clubs-after-lebanon-win|publisher=Radio New Zealand|accessdate=30 September 2016}}</ref> After receiving no NRL game time from the Panthers in 2016, Sopoaga began playing for rugby union club the [[Greater Sydney Rams#Western Sydney Rams: 2016|Western Sydney Rams]] of the [[National Rugby Championship]] in late 2016.<ref>{{cite web|last=Worthington|first=Sam|date=10 September 2016|title=Former NRL player Tupou Sopoaga now starring in NRC for Western Sydney Rams|url=http://www.foxsports.com.au/rugby/former-nrl-player-tupou-sopoaga-now-starring-in-nrc-for-western-sydney-rams/news-story/2034fc355abea9d289f7e4d1eacbfca8|publisher=Fox Sports|accessdate=29 September 2016}}</ref>
Sopoaga captained the Cook Islands in their 30-20 win over [[Lebanon national rugby league team|Lebanon]] on 8 May.<ref>{{cite web|date=9 May 2016|title=Sport: Cook Islands criticise NRL clubs after Lebanon win|url=http://www.radionz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/303396/sport-cook-islands-criticise-nrl-clubs-after-lebanon-win|publisher=Radio New Zealand|access-date=30 September 2016}}</ref> After receiving no NRL game time from the Panthers in 2016, Sopoaga began playing for rugby union club the [[Greater Sydney Rams#Western Sydney Rams: 2016|Western Sydney Rams]] of the [[National Rugby Championship]] in late 2016.<ref>{{cite web|last=Worthington|first=Sam|date=10 September 2016|title=Former NRL player Tupou Sopoaga now starring in NRC for Western Sydney Rams|url=http://www.foxsports.com.au/rugby/former-nrl-player-tupou-sopoaga-now-starring-in-nrc-for-western-sydney-rams/news-story/2034fc355abea9d289f7e4d1eacbfca8|work=Fox Sports|access-date=29 September 2016}}</ref>


===2017===
===2017===
Sopoaga returned home to New Zealand to continue playing rugby union. He signed with the [[Southland Rugby Union|Southland]] province where all three of his brothers play.<ref>{{cite web|last=Savory|first=Logan|date=23 March 2017|title=Former NRL player Tupou Sopoaga to play rugby in Southland in 2017|url=http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/90729812/former-nrl-player-tupou-sopoaga-to-play-rugby-in-southland-in-2017|publisher=stuff.co.nz|accessdate=4 August 2017}}</ref> He also achieved the rare feat of debuting for the [[Highlanders (rugby union)|Highlanders]] before playing first class rugby in New Zealand as an injury crisis struck their loose forward stocks.<ref>{{cite web|last=van Royen|first=Robert|date=29 March 2017|title=Lima Sopoaga's brother set to make Super Rugby debut off the bench against Rebels|url=http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/super-rugby/90960566/Lima-Sopoagas-brother-set-to-make-Super-Rugby-debut-off-the-bench-against-Rebels|publisher=stuff.co.nz|accessdate=4 August 2017}}</ref>
Sopoaga returned home to New Zealand to continue playing rugby union. He signed with the [[Southland Rugby Union|Southland]] province where all three of his brothers play.<ref>{{cite web|last=Savory|first=Logan|date=23 March 2017|title=Former NRL player Tupou Sopoaga to play rugby in Southland in 2017|url=http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/90729812/former-nrl-player-tupou-sopoaga-to-play-rugby-in-southland-in-2017|publisher=stuff.co.nz|access-date=4 August 2017}}</ref> He also achieved the rare feat of debuting for the [[Highlanders (rugby union)|Highlanders]] before playing first class rugby in New Zealand as an injury crisis struck their loose forward stocks.<ref>{{cite web|last=van Royen|first=Robert|date=29 March 2017|title=Lima Sopoaga's brother set to make Super Rugby debut off the bench against Rebels|url=http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/super-rugby/90960566/Lima-Sopoagas-brother-set-to-make-Super-Rugby-debut-off-the-bench-against-Rebels|publisher=stuff.co.nz|access-date=4 August 2017}}</ref>

===2021===
Sopoaga captained the Cook Islands Rugby Union Team in their three tests during the year and also the World Cup Qualifier against Ikale Tahi Tonga. Through this, Tupou become a dual international captaining both Rugby League and Rugby Union. Throughout the year he played for [[Petone Rugby Club]] in there premier 1st grade side, playing flanker and number 8 mentoring a young Peter Lakai


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==References==
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Latest revision as of 06:23, 16 May 2024

Tupou Sopoaga
Personal information
Born (1992-06-05) 5 June 1992 (age 32)
Wellington, New Zealand
Height185 cm (6 ft 1 in)
Weight100 kg (15 st 10 lb)
Playing information
Rugby league
PositionSecond-row, Lock
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2013–14 Cronulla Sharks 20 0 0 0 0
2015 Penrith Panthers 5 0 0 0 0
Total 25 0 0 0 0
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2013–16 Cook Islands 3 0 0 0 0
Rugby union
PositionFlanker
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2016 Western Sydney Rams 7 0 0 0 0
2017 Highlanders 1 0 0 0 0
2017– Southland 10 0 0 0 0
Total 18 0 0 0 0
Source: [1]
As of 30 September 2016

Tupou Sopoaga (born 5 June 1992) is a New Zealand professional rugby union footballer who currently plays for the Southland Stags in the Mitre 10 Cup. He previously played rugby league for the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks and the Penrith Panthers of the National Rugby League. A Cook Islands international representative, Sopoaga primarily played second-row and lock.

Early years

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Born in Wellington, New Zealand, Sopoaga is of Cook Islander and Samoan descent. He is the younger brother of New Zealand rugby union representative Lima,[2] and cousin of former Cronulla and Cook Islands teammate, Tinirau Arona.[3] Sopoaga played his junior rugby league for the Petone Panthers, and was selected to play for the New Zealand schoolboys rugby union team in 2010 while attending Wellington College.[4] He was signed by the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs and played for their NYC team in 2011 and 2012. On 4 October 2012, Sopoaga signed a 2-year contract with the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks starting in 2013. On 13 October 2012, Sopoaga played for the Junior Kiwis.[5]

Professional playing career

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Sopoaga playing for the Sharks in 2013

2013

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Sopoaga played for the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks' NSW Cup team throughout 2013.[6] He was made his NRL debut for the Sharks on 9 September in their round 26 match against the Canberra Raiders at Canberra Stadium.[7] On 22 September, Sopoaga was named at second-row in the 2013 New South Wales Cup Team of the Year.[8] Sopoaga represented the Cook Islands at the 2013 World Cup,[9] playing in two matches, against the United States and Wales on 30 October and 10 November respectively.

2014

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In February 2014, Sopoaga was selected in the Sharks' inaugural 2014 Auckland Nines squad.[10] Sopoaga finished the Sharks 2014 season with him playing in 15 matches. On 11 November 2014, Sopoaga signed a 2-year contract with the Penrith Panthers starting in 2015.[11]

2015

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On 24 January 2015, Sopoaga was named in the Panthers 2015 Auckland Nines squad.[12] On 8 August 2015, he made his Panthers debut in Round 22 against the Parramatta Eels.[13] On 25 September, Sopoaga was named in the Cook Islands' train-on squad for their 2017 World Cup qualification match against Tonga on 17 October,[14] but chose not play in the game.[15]

2016

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Sopoaga captained the Cook Islands in their 30-20 win over Lebanon on 8 May.[16] After receiving no NRL game time from the Panthers in 2016, Sopoaga began playing for rugby union club the Western Sydney Rams of the National Rugby Championship in late 2016.[17]

2017

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Sopoaga returned home to New Zealand to continue playing rugby union. He signed with the Southland province where all three of his brothers play.[18] He also achieved the rare feat of debuting for the Highlanders before playing first class rugby in New Zealand as an injury crisis struck their loose forward stocks.[19]

2021

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Sopoaga captained the Cook Islands Rugby Union Team in their three tests during the year and also the World Cup Qualifier against Ikale Tahi Tonga. Through this, Tupou become a dual international captaining both Rugby League and Rugby Union. Throughout the year he played for Petone Rugby Club in there premier 1st grade side, playing flanker and number 8 mentoring a young Peter Lakai

References

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  1. ^ "Tupou Sopoaga". Rugby League Project.
  2. ^ "Old Boys-University: Lima Sopoaga". Club Rugby. Retrieved 29 April 2014.
  3. ^ Riccio, David (10 March 2014). "Cronulla Sharks cousins Tinirau Arona and Tupou Sopoaga ready to take on NRL". Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 30 September 2016.
  4. ^ "Rugby: NZ schools team to play Australia named". Otago Daily Times. 5 October 2010. Retrieved 30 September 2016.
  5. ^ Junior Kiwis Squad announced – Canterbury Rugby League – SportsTG. Foxsportspulse.com (2 October 2012). Retrieved on 2016-09-03.
  6. ^ "Shooting Stars - VB NSW Cup Grand Final". NSWRL.com.au. 1 October 2013. Retrieved 30 September 2016.
  7. ^ Raiders’ agony finally over for season 2013. Smh.com.au (9 September 2013). Retrieved on 2016-09-03.
  8. ^ "2013 NSWRL.com.au VB NSW Cup Team of the Year – Announcement". NSWRL.com.au. 22 September 2013. Archived from the original on 8 January 2015. Retrieved 3 September 2016.
  9. ^ Madame H (10 October 2013). "Cook Islands World Cup Squad". Triple M. Retrieved 3 September 2016.
  10. ^ Luca, Rocco. (14 February 2014) Squads For Auckland Nines Archived 15 January 2016 at the Wayback Machine. Rugby League Week. Retrieved on 2016-09-03.
  11. ^ Luca, Rocco. (11 November 2014) Panthers Sign Tupou Sopoaga. Rugby League Week. Retrieved on 2016-09-03.
  12. ^ Luca, Rocco. (24 January 2015) PANTHERS UNVEIL 2015 NINES SQUAD Archived 3 March 2016 at the Wayback Machine. Rugby League Week. Retrieved on 2016-09-03.
  13. ^ Updated: Round 22 NRL team lists. NRL.com. Retrieved on 3 September 2016.
  14. ^ "Cook Islands train-on squad named". NRL.com. 25 September 2015. Retrieved 30 September 2016.
  15. ^ "Cook Islands finalise squad for World Cup Qualifier". Asia Pacific Rugby League Confederation. 10 October 2015. Retrieved 30 September 2016.
  16. ^ "Sport: Cook Islands criticise NRL clubs after Lebanon win". Radio New Zealand. 9 May 2016. Retrieved 30 September 2016.
  17. ^ Worthington, Sam (10 September 2016). "Former NRL player Tupou Sopoaga now starring in NRC for Western Sydney Rams". Fox Sports. Retrieved 29 September 2016.
  18. ^ Savory, Logan (23 March 2017). "Former NRL player Tupou Sopoaga to play rugby in Southland in 2017". stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 4 August 2017.
  19. ^ van Royen, Robert (29 March 2017). "Lima Sopoaga's brother set to make Super Rugby debut off the bench against Rebels". stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 4 August 2017.
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