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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 · Learn about Charles Piutau, one of the most talented full-backs in the game. Find out his background, career, style of play, family and more in this profile.
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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 · The former All Blacks star, who was born in Auckland and has Tongan parents, will represent his Pacific Island nation at the next World Cup. He says he has two countries close to his heart and hopes the new rule will boost rugby in the region.
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.
