Full name Maama Vaipulu Name Maama Vaipulu Playing position Role Rugby Player | Years Team Height 1.90 m 2012− Counties Manukau Weight 112 kg | |
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Born 21 July 1989 (age 34)
Kawakawa, New Zealand ( 1989-07-21 ) School(s) attended Pukekohe High School
Wesley College Current club Counties Manukau / Chiefs School Pukekohe High School, Wesley College, Auckland | ||
Maama Vaipulu (born 21 July 1989) is a New Zealand rugby union player who currently plays as a loose forward for Counties Manukau in the ITM Cup. Maama Vaipulu is also the son of 1987 'Ikale Tahi Tongan World Cup fly half Lemeki Vaipulu.
Career
Vaipulu started his professional career with the Counties Manukau Steelers during the 2012 ITM Cup, playing in the number eight position he immediately became a regular in the starting 15 and helped his side to become established in the ITM Cup Premiership. His physical play and explosiveness for the Steelers saw him named in the Chiefs squad for the 2015 Super Rugby season.
References
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