What happened to Lima Sopoaga?
What happened to Lima Sopoaga?
Sopoaga was pulled from the field in a 16–12 win over the Blues on 11 March 2017 after suffering a hamstring injury when he performed a try-saving tackle on All Blacks team-mate and Blues midfielder George Moala.
Is Lima Sopoaga leaving Wasps?
Former New Zealand international Lima Sopoaga will leave Wasps at the end of 2020/21 to sign for Top 14 side Lyon, both clubs have confirmed. Sopoaga signed a three-year deal ahead of the 2018/19 season but struggled to make an impact.
What nationality is Lima Sopoaga?
New Zealand
Lima Sopoaga/Nationality
Who does Lima Sopoaga play for?
The former Highlanders and Southland fly-half, who has won 16 New Zealand caps, joined Wasps for the 2018/19 season. Sopoaga’s senior rugby career in New Zealand’s Provincial Rugby Championship began with his native Wellington.
Who is the All Blacks scrum-half?
Thomas Tekanapu Rawakata Perenara (born 23 January 1992), commonly known as TJ Perenara, is a New Zealand rugby union player who currently plays Halfback or First Five-Eighth for the Wellington Lions in the Mitre 10 Cup, the Hurricanes in Super Rugby and New Zealand’s national team, the All Blacks.
Is scrum-half a good position?
Good scrum-halves have an excellent pass, a good tactical kick and are deceptive runners. At defensive scrums they put pressure on the opposition scrum-half or defend the blindside. On defence in open play they generally cover for deep kicks after the ball has been passed wide.
When did Lima Sopoaga come back from injury?
Sopoaga made his return from injury to replace Marty Banks off the bench in a 55–6 win over the Western Force on 20 May 2017. The departing Banks scored more points in the 2017 Super Rugby season than Sopoaga due to Sopoaga spending two months out injured.
Where did Lima Sopoaga come from in New Zealand?
Early life. Sopoaga was born in Wellington, New Zealand. His family comes from Samoa and the Cook Islands. [citation needed] Sopoaga is the oldest among six siblings. His younger brother, Tupou Sopoaga, played for the Penrith Panthers in the NRL but has since switched codes and now plays alongside Lima at the Highlanders.
What did Lawrence Dallaglio say about Lima Sopoaga?
Former Wasps captain Dallaglio hosts The Ruck and agreed Sopoaga is playing ‘magnificently well’ but highlighted a weakness in his game the was twice exposed against the Chiefs. Sopoaga was comfortably rounded by flanker Richard Capstick for the visitor’s only try – which along with Sopoaga’s try – has been nominated for try of the round award.
How big is Lima Sopoaga height and weight?
Full name Lima Zachariah Sopoaga Weight 91 kg (14 st 5 lb; 201 lb) School Wellington College [Hutt Valley High Sch Notable relative (s) Tupou Sopoaga (brother)