Simaika Mikaele

Simaika Mikaele (born 9 May 1978) is a rugby union player in the Samoa Sevens team.[1] He has represented Samoa since 2001.[2]

Simaika Mikaele
Date of birth (1978-05-09) May 9, 1978
Place of birthSamoa
Height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight210 lb (95 kg)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Flanker
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
2004 - Present Samoa 10 (0)
National sevens team(s)
Years Team Comps
Samoa

Mikaele is from Vailele on the island of Upolu in Samoa. Other team players from Vailele include Mikaele Pesamino.

Samoa sevens

The Samoa Sevens team represent Samoa internationally in rugby sevens,[3] a competitive sports tournament titled the IRB Sevens World Series which takes place annually in seven countries; United Arab Emirates, South Africa, New Zealand, United States, Hong Kong, Australia, England and Scotland.

Simaika was seen in a display quoted as "one of the worst sporting dives you are likely to see." [4] The video can be seen in the links below.

References

  1. Simaika Mikaele player profile Scrum.com
  2. Simaika is half Tongan, his grandmother Hepi Fe'aomoeata from Taoa and Neiafu Vava'u,Tongatapu. "Simaika Mikaele" Check |url= value (help). Samoa Rugby Union official site. Retrieved 20 May 2010.
  3. "Samoa win Hong Kong Sevens". Times LIVE. 28 March 2010. Retrieved 20 May 2010.
  4. Simaika Mikaele Flop independent.ie


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