Samipeni Finau

Samipeni Finau

athlete New Zealand

Samipeni Finau is a professional rugby player from New Zealand who plays as a flanker for the Chiefs in Super Rugby. He made headlines recently for his pivotal role in the Chiefs' impressive victory against the Crusaders, contributing significantly with a try that helped the team secure their highest points tally ever against their rivals.

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New Zealand New Zealand: Samipeni Finau is unavailable for selection due to family illness. 5

Scott Robertson Maro Itoje George Ford Jamie George Freddie Steward Tom Roebuck Fin Baxter Sam Underhill Ethan De Groot Codie Taylor Fletcher Newell Scott Barrett Fabian Holland Simon Parker Ardie Savea Peter Lakai Cam Roigard Beauden Barrett Leicester Fainga Anuku Quinn Tupaea Billy Proctor Leroy Carter Will Jordan Samisoni Taukei Aho Tamaiti Williams Pasilio Tosi Josh Lord Wallace Sititi Cortez Ratima Anton Lienert Brown Damian Mckenzie Caleb Clarke Luke Jacobson Jordie Barrett
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: All Blacks team to play England: Scott Robertson names new midfield for Twickenham test

New Zealand New Zealand: It wouldn’t be a total surprise to see Samipeni Finau recalled this weekend. 6

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The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: All Blacks analysis: From one of dullest All Blacks performances to finally finding their rhythm – Paul Lewis

New Zealand New Zealand: Samipeni Finau is mentioned as a potential fifth lock for the All Blacks. 6

Scott Robertson Fabian Holland Leroy Carter John Mitchell Sir Graham Henry Tevita Mafileo Ioane Reece Caleb Tangitau Jacob Ratumaitavuki Kneepkens Macca Springer Kyren Taumoefolau Chay Fihaki Lord Darry Jamie Hannah Josh Beehre Paul Lewis
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: All Blacks depth concerns grow as Scott Robertson sticks with familiar faces

New Zealand New Zealand: Samipeni Finau is noted for his lineout capability and potential as an impact player. 5

Scott Robertson Paul Lewis Fabian Holland Patrick Tuipulotu Scott Barrett Siya Kolisi Ardie Savea Reuben Thorne Caleb Clarke Jordie Barrett Billy Proctor Leroy Carter Will Jordan Tamaiti Williams Tyrel Lomax Simon Parker Wallace Sititi Cam Roigard Beauden Barrett Damian Mckenzie Fletcher Newell Ethan De Groot Tupou Vaa I Cortez Ratima Peter Lakai Quinn Tupaea Leicester Fainga Anuku Cheslin Kolbe Andrew Knewstubb Mark Telea
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: All Blacks v Wallabies: Who Scott Robertson should have picked for first Bledisloe Cup test – Paul Lewis

New Zealand New Zealand: Samipeni Finau is available for Waikato's Shield defence against Southland. 5

Anton Lienert Brown Luke Jacobson Ollie Norris Emoni Narawa Leroy Carter Tevita Mafileo Brodie Mcalister Josh Lord Timoci Tavatavanawai George Bower Kyle Preston Peter Lakai Ruben Love Asafo Aumua Caleb Clarke
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: All Blacks released to play NPC matches in wake of Argentina defeat

New Zealand New Zealand: Samipeni Finau has not yet totally convinced at All Blacks level. 5

Paul Lewis George Bower Christian Lio Willie Dalton Papali I Emoni Narawa Cam Roigard Tyrel Lomax Luke Jacobson Noah Hotham Caleb Clarke Peter Lakai Finlay Christie Xavier Roe Kyle Preston Folau Fakatava Scott Barrett Josh Lord Sam Darry Rieko Ioane Sevu Reece Caleb Tangitau Leroy Carter Brodie Mcalister Ollie Norris Ruben Love Fabian Holland Wallace Sititi Ardie Savea Parker
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Paul Lewis: The bolter that would add depth to All Blacks pack

New Zealand New Zealand: Samipeni Finau having probably his best match for the All Blacks at No 6 in the third test. 8

Paul Lewis Joe Schmidt Patrick Tuipulotu Ethan De Groot Fabian Holland Tupou Vaai Du Plessis Kirifi Ruben Love Jordie Barrett Brodie Mcalister Billy Proctor Quinn Tupaea Timoci Tavatavanawai Rieko Ioane Emoni Narawa Sevu Reece Anton Lienert Brown Fabien Galthie
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: How a weakened France team did the All Blacks a real favour – Paul Lewis

Ireland Ireland: Samipeni Finau nearly cut Tom Lynagh in two in last year’s Super Rugby Pacific competition. 5

Tom Curry Dan Sheehan Tom Lynagh Ben O Keeffe Joseph Suaalii Ben Earl Luke Cowan Dickie Maro Itoje Tadhg Furlong Rassie Erasmus Andre Esterhuizen Andrew Brace Jasper Wiese Joel Jutge
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Tom Curry walked tightrope in first Lions Test, but maybe he knew tackle would go unpunished – The Irish Times

New Zealand New Zealand: Samipeni Finau was one of the few promoted prospects to shine in the match. 7

Scott Robertson Beauden Barrett Luke Jacobson Du Plessis Kirifi Ardie Savea Jordie Barrett Brodie Mcalister Rieko Ioane Fabian Holland Liam Napier
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: All Blacks v France: Scott Robertson dealt more injury setbacks despite series sweep

New Zealand New Zealand: Samipeni Finau was a standout figure in his first start of the series. 7

Tony Harper Du Plessis Kirifi Brodie Mcalister Jordie Barrett Ardie Savea Mils Muliaina Scott Robertson Frederic Bernes Liam Napier Nolann Le Garrec Antoine Hastoy Luke Jacobson Damian Mckenzie Tupou Vaa I Codie Taylor Cam Roigard Leo Barre Will Jordan Anton Lienert Brown
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: All Blacks v France: World media reacts to Hamilton win as New Zealand sweep test series