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Salesi Tu'ipulotu Piutau (born 31 October 1991), often known as Charles Piutau, is a professional rugby union player who plays as a fullback for Japan Rugby League One club Shizuoka Blue Revs. Born in New Zealand to Tongan parents, he represented both Tonga and New Zealand at Under-20 level.
Jul 6, 2023 · Charles Piutau is one of the most talented full-backs in the game. His ability to beat defenders and use his pace to score tries has him clocking up more international caps, here is are some things you should know about him.
Mar 31, 2024 · It’s safe to say that Charles Piutau didn’t quit the Gallagher Premiership for the quality of wi-fi in rural Japan.
Dec 3, 2021 · New Zealand's Charles Piutau said he had "two countries close to his heart" after confirming his intention to switch nationality to represent Tonga.
May 25, 2023 · All Blacks fans criticised Charles Piutau when he left New Zealand aged 24, but the full-back has carved out a riveting career in Europe.
Oct 9, 2023 · Salesi ‘Charles’ Piutau was beaming on Sunday when he emerged from the Tonga dressing room in Lille. All his years of patience in waiting for a change in the eligibility rules had finally paid off – he was now a Rugby World Cup match-winner with the Pacific Islander country and the night back at the team hotel was set to be a ...
Jan 27, 2022 · Super star rugby player Charles Piutau thought his chances of playing for Tonga, his country of origin, had gone, until World Rugby finally agreed to change their eligibility rules.
