Stefano Utoikamanu
Stefano Utoikamanu (born 15 May 2000) is a professional rugby league footballer who plays as a prop for the Wests Tigers in the NRL.
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| Full name | Stefano Utoikamanu | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 15 May 2000 Otahuhu, New Zealand | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 191 cm (6 ft 3 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 115 kg (18 st 2 lb) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Prop | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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As of 7 July 2020 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Background
Utoikamanu played his junior rugby league for the Cabramatta Two Blues. Utoikamanu played for Parramatta's under 20's team in 2018 and 2019, moving into ISP competition for Wentworthville. Representing NSW under 18's and 20's teams in back to back years.
Playing career
2020
On January 29, 2020 Utoikamanu signed a three-year deal with the Wests Tigers from 2021.
Utoikamanu made his first grade debut in round 9 of the 2020 NRL season for Parramatta against the Newcastle Knights. He came off the bench in the final ten seconds of the game and made one hit-up as Parramatta won the match 10-4. Following the game, Utoikamanu was spotted hugging and interacting with fans which was strictly against player protocols during the Covid-19 pandemic.[1][2]
References
- "Round 9 NRL team lists". NRL.com. 7 July 2020.
- "Eels rookie in hot water over potential breach". www.foxsports.com.au.