Sipili Falatea
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| Falatea representing Bordeaux Bègles | |||
| Date of birth | 6 June 1997 | ||
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| Place of birth | Leava, Wallis and Futuna | ||
| Height | 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Weight | 116 kg (256 lb; 18 st 4 lb) | ||
Sipili Falatea (born 6 June 1997) is a French professional rugby union player who plays as a prop for Top 14 club Bordeaux Bègles and the France national team.[1] Born on the island of Futuna, he joined mainland France in 2015 and began his professional career with Clermont in 2017.
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Early life
Originally from Futuna, Sipili Falatea was born into a rugby household with his brother Tapu Falatea and his nephew Yoram Moefana being professional rugby players.[2][3] He arrived in Metropolitan France in 2015 thanks to his brother, joining Colomiers academy.[4]
Professional career
Sipili Falatea was recruited by Top 14 club Clermont in the summer of 2017.[4] In July 2022, he joined Bordeaux Bègles from the 2022-23 Top 14 season until 2024.[5]
Falatea was called by Fabien Galthié to the French national team for the first time in June 2021, for the summer tour of Australia.[6]
Career statistics
List of international tries
| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 November 2022 | Stade Vélodrome, Marseille, France |  South Africa |
27–26 | 30–26 | 2022 Autumn internationals |
References
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External links
- France profile at FFR
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- 1997 births
- Living people
- French rugby union players
- ASM Clermont Auvergne players
- Union Bordeaux Bègles players
- Rugby union players from Wallis and Futuna
- Rugby union props
- France international rugby union players
- 2023 Rugby World Cup players
- French people of New Caledonian descent
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