Lima Sopoaga

Lima Sopoaga

athlete New Zealand

Lima Sopoaga is a former All Black rugby player who played as a fly-half and has made 16 test appearances for New Zealand. After leaving New Zealand rugby in 2018 to play abroad, he recently returned to New Zealand to play in the NPC, marking his first game in the country since his departure. Sopoaga has also represented Samoa at the 2023 Rugby World Cup, demonstrating his versatility and commitment to international rugby.

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New Zealand New Zealand: Lima Sopoaga has enjoyed a glittering career that’s taken him from the Highlanders to England, France, Japan and the Samoan and All Blacks jerseys. 9

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The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Lima Sopoaga savours rare Ranfurly Shield glory, even with kicking-tee drama

New Zealand New Zealand: Lima Sopoaga lined up the kick after a drop-goal attempt was charged down. 6

Xavier Roe Josh Jacomb Oli Mathis Aaron Cruden Benjamin Plummer
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: NPC: Waikato forge late comeback to steal Ranfurly Shield from Taranaki with last-minute penalty

New Zealand New Zealand: Lima Sopoaga progressed to play an influential role in the Highlanders’ sole title success in 2015. 8

Josh Jacomb Ruben Love Richie Mo Unga Damian Mckenzie Cameron Godfrey Kemara Reihana Shaun Stevenson Emoni Narawa Etene Nanai Seturo Trask Kyren Taumoefolau Brodie Mcalister Waisake Naholo Caleb Tangitau Jacob Ratumaitavuki Kneepkens Aaron Smith Malakai Fekitoa Jamie Joseph David Kidwell Angus Ta Avao Stanley Solomon Liam Napier
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Why Chiefs playmaker Josh Jacomb should move to the Highlanders – Liam Napier

New Zealand New Zealand: Lima Sopoaga has been named on the bench for his first game in New Zealand since 2018. 5

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The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: All Blacks midfielder Anton Lienert-Brown ruled out of season-opening NPC clash with shoulder injury