Solomona Sakalia (born 2 February 1991) is a New Zealand rugby union player, who currently plays as a loosehead prop for Wellington in New Zealand's domestic National Provincial Championship competition.[1]

Solomona Sakalia
Full nameSolomona Levi Sakalia
Date of birth (1991-02-02) 2 February 1991 (age 33)
Place of birthWellington, New Zealand
Height190 cm (6 ft 3 in)
Weight122 kg (269 lb; 19 st 3 lb)
SchoolWellington College
Rugby union career
Position(s) Loosehead Prop
Current team Wellington
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2012, 2022– Wellington 7 (0)
2014–2018 Bay of Plenty 40 (10)
2020 Manawatu 5 (0)
Correct as of 28 July 2022
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2011 New Zealand U20 5 (0)
Correct as of 5 November 2012

In October 2012, he was named in the Chiefs squad for the 2013 Super Rugby season, but did not play a Super Rugby game for the franchise. He did play two games for the Chiefs Development team in 2013.[2]

Sakalia was a member of the New Zealand Under 20 side that won the 2011 IRB Junior World Championship.[3]

References

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  1. ^ @wgtnrugby (27 July 2022). "PLAYER SIGNING Back in Lions colours for 2022, Lion #1574 Solomona Sakalia!". Retrieved 28 July 2022 – via Instagram.
  2. ^ "Chiefs confirm 2013 squad and venue allocation". 31 October 2012. Archived from the original on 31 January 2013. Retrieved 2 November 2012.
  3. ^ "New Zealand Under 20 squad named". allblacks.com (Press release). 28 April 2011. Archived from the original on 22 June 2011. Retrieved 28 July 2022.
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