Tamato Samasoni Leupolu (born 7 December 1980 in Auckland) is a New Zealand-born Samoan rugby union player. He plays as a prop.

Tamato Leupolu
Leupolu playing for Bordeaux Bègles
Birth nameTamato Samasoni Leupolu
Date of birth (1980-12-07) 7 December 1980 (age 43)
Place of birthAuckland, New Zealand
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight252 lb (114 kg)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Prop
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
2001–2003 Suburbs ()
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2003–2004
2004–2011
2011–2013
2013–
RC Orléans
Stade Rochelais
Bordeaux-Begles
CA Brive
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Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
2001–2003 Auckland 1 (0)
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2001–2007  Samoa 15 (5)

Career

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His first international cap for the Manu Samoa was against Ireland, at Lansdowne Road, on 11 November 2001. He was part of the 2003 Rugby World Cup roster, where he played against South Africa, at Brisbane. His last cap was against Japan, at Miyagi, on 16 June 2007.

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