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Sale Sharks sign Tongan international

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Monday 9 May 2016

Born in Tonga, Aulika emigrated to New Zealand at the age of 17 and joined Auckland Rugby club and then went on to Otago in 2010.

 

Aulika then moved to the UK and played for Leeds Carnegie before joining London Irish in 2012 and played for the Exiles for four seasons.


The dominant tighthead is also a regular try-scorer and was part of Tonga's 2011 Rugby World Cup squad. 

He was also a member of Tonga’s Pacific Nations Cup squad last summer.


Sale Sharks Director of Rugby Steve Diamond said, “ I have been watching Aulika all season and when his agent got in touch I didn’t hesitate in signing him. 

"He is a great scrummager and puts himself about on the pitch. I am sure he will be a big asset for us next season and beyond.”

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