Lauina Futi (born January 5, 1996) is a professional rugby union player from American Samoa.[1]
| Date of birth | January 5, 1996 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Place of birth | Mapusaga, American Samoa | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 205 lb (93 kg) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Futi comes from the village of Mapusaga in American Samoa and was educated at Tafuna High School. He was a football running back in a dominant school side that claimed back to back varsity championships in undefeated seasons.[2]
A fly-half and winger, Futi got started in rugby as a 19 year old at the San Louis Obsibo club in California. He has played Major League Rugby with the Seattle Seawolves since the 2021 season and made his international debut for the United States in 2023, gaining his first cap in a Test against Portugal.[3]
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edit- ^ "Seattle Seawolves Lauina Futi 2023 Profile". DJ Coil Rugby. November 20, 2022.
- ^ "Tafuna Records Its 2nd Undefeated Championship Season". Samoa News. November 19, 2012.
- ^ "Eagles Poor as Portugal Wins". Goff Rugby Report. August 12, 2023.