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.

Elia Elia
Date of birth (1996-01-22) 22 January 1996
Place of birthChristchurch, New Zealand
Height1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Weight107 kg (16 st 12 lb; 236 lb)
SchoolSt Thomas Of Canterbury College
Notable relative(s)George Naoupu
Rugby union career
Position(s) Hooker
Current team Harlequins
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
2014-2016 Canterbury University DIV 1 ()
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2016– Harlequins 34 (10)
Correct as of 11 October 2017
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
2014–16 Samoa Under 20 9 (35)
2016– Samoa 6 (0)
Correct as of 16 June 2018

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

  1. Vatapuia Maiava (11 June 2016). "Elia: A star in the making". Samoa Observer. Retrieved 27 December 2020.
  2. "Harlequins sign Samoan international". The Rugby Paper. 1 December 2016. Retrieved 27 December 2020.
  3. "Samoan hooker signs contract extension at Quins". The Rugby Paper. 26 January 2017. Retrieved 27 December 2020.
  4. "Elia Elia signs new Harlequins contract". Premiership Rugby. 28 January 2019. Retrieved 27 December 2020.
  5. "Elia Elia: Three-game ban for Harlequins hooker after tip tackle". BBC Sport. 2 October 2020. Retrieved 27 December 2020.


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