Zane Kapeli

Zane Rance Kapeli (born 28 September 1992) is a Tongan rugby union player who generally plays as a loose forward represents Tonga internationally and currently plays for club Bay of Plenty Steamers.[1] He was included in the Tongan squad for the 2019 Rugby World Cup which is held in Japan for the first time and also marks his first World Cup appearance.[2]

Zane Kapeli
Full nameZane Rance Kapeli
Date of birth (1992-09-28) 28 September 1992
Place of birthAuckland, New Zealand
Height188 cm (6 ft 2 in)
Weight103 kg (227 lb; 16 st 3 lb)
SchoolSacred Heart College
Rugby union career
Position(s) Flanker, Number 8
Current team Bay of Plenty, Highlanders
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2013–2015 Waikato 18 (5)
2018– Bay of Plenty 6 (0)
2020– Highlanders 0 (0)
Correct as of 31 May 2020
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
2018– Tonga 10 (5)
Correct as of 31 May 2020

Career

He made his international debut for Tonga against Georgia on 24 November 2018.[3]

References
  1. "Zane Kapeli". ESPN scrum. Retrieved 22 September 2019.
  2. "Kefu names squad tasked with making history". rugbyworldcup.com. Rugby World Cup. 1 September 2019. Retrieved 22 September 2019.
  3. "Tonga v Georgia". ESPN scrum. Retrieved 22 September 2019.
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