Zane Rance Kapeli (born 28 September 1992) is a Tongan rugby union player who generally plays as a loose forward represents Tonga internationally and currently plays for club Bay of Plenty Steamers.[1] He was included in the Tongan squad for the 2019 Rugby World Cup which is held in Japan for the first time and also marks his first World Cup appearance.[2]

Zane Kapeli
Full nameZane Rance Kapeli
Date of birth (1992-09-28) 28 September 1992 (age 32)
Place of birthAuckland, New Zealand
Height188 cm (6 ft 2 in)
Weight103 kg (227 lb; 16 st 3 lb)
SchoolSacred Heart College
Rugby union career
Position(s) Flanker, Number 8
Current team Bay of Plenty, Highlanders
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2013–2015 Waikato 18 (5)
2018– Bay of Plenty 6 (0)
2020 Highlanders 0 (0)
2021- Chiefs 5 (0)
Correct as of 31 May 2020
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2018– Tonga 10 (5)
Correct as of 31 May 2020

Career

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He made his international debut for Tonga against Georgia on 24 November 2018.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Zane Kapeli". ESPN scrum. Retrieved 22 September 2019.
  2. ^ "Kefu names squad tasked with making history". rugbyworldcup.com. Rugby World Cup. 1 September 2019. Retrieved 22 September 2019.
  3. ^ "Tonga v Georgia". ESPN scrum. Retrieved 22 September 2019.
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