Elia Elia
Elia Elia (born 22 January 1996) is a Samoan rugby union player. His usual position is as a hooker, and since 2016 he has played for Harlequins.
| Date of birth | 22 January 1996 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Place of birth | Christchurch, New Zealand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 107 kg (16 st 12 lb; 236 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | St Thomas Of Canterbury College | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Notable relative(s) | George Naoupu | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Elia played most of his rugby in Christchurch, New Zealand. In 2013 he was selected for the Condor Sevens, and in 2014 the Under-19 team, which he captained in 2015.[1] In 2016 he was selected for Manu Samoa.[1]
In 2016 he signed a contract with Harlequins.[2] His contract was extended in 2017,[3] and again in 2019.[4]
In October 2020 he was banned for three matches for dangerous tackling.[5]
References
- Vatapuia Maiava (11 June 2016). "Elia: A star in the making". Samoa Observer. Retrieved 27 December 2020.
- "Harlequins sign Samoan international". The Rugby Paper. 1 December 2016. Retrieved 27 December 2020.
- "Samoan hooker signs contract extension at Quins". The Rugby Paper. 26 January 2017. Retrieved 27 December 2020.
- "Elia Elia signs new Harlequins contract". Premiership Rugby. 28 January 2019. Retrieved 27 December 2020.
- "Elia Elia: Three-game ban for Harlequins hooker after tip tackle". BBC Sport. 2 October 2020. Retrieved 27 December 2020.
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