Peter Loli

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Peter Loli
Full namePeter Jonathan Loli
Date of birth (1980-02-02) 2 February 1980 (age 44)
Place of birthAuckland New Zealand
Height1.91 m (6 ft 3 in)
Weight110 kg (17 st 5 lb; 243 lb)
SchoolMarist College Ashgrove
SpouseAlece Daley
Children2
Rugby union career
Position(s) Outside back
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1998–00 Reds 1 ()
2007 Ballymore Tornadoes 2 (8)
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1999–00 Australia Sevens (45)

Peter Loli (born 2 February 1980) is an Australian rugby union player who played as an outside back for the Queensland Reds as well as for Queensland Reds B (also known as the Queensland Red Heelers).[1][2][3][4]

Career[edit]

Born in Auckland, New Zealand, Loli began playing his junior rugby for Otahuhu RFC before moving to Queensland at the age of 12. After arriving in Australia Loli played his junior rugby for North Brisbane Rugby Club. While attending Marist College Ashgrove, Loli signed with the Queensland Reds.[1] Loli became the second player ever to sign with the Queensland Reds while still at school, the first being Elton Flatley.

Loli also represented Australia in the World Rugby Sevens Series[5] (formerly known as the IRB Sevens World Series) as well as being selected for the Australian Barbarians. [6]

Loli played premier grade for Brothers Old Boys, North Brisbane Rugby Club, and finally with GPS Rugby Club.[7]

Personal life[edit]

Peter Loli is the son of Laufika Loli and Alosina To'omalatai, both of Samoan heritage. Loli's mother is the cousin of Samoan rugby international Stan To'omalatai.

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "The Ashgrovian: President's report" (PDF).
  2. ^ "The Ashgrovian: President's report" (PDF).
  3. ^ "The Sydney Morning Herald from Sydney, New South Wales, Australia on February 4, 1998 · Page 43". Newspapers.com. 4 February 1998.
  4. ^ "Brothers Rugby Club: ANNUAL REPORT and FINANCIAL STATEMENT 2012" (PDF).
  5. ^ "Batibasaga dumped by Loli 3001995-9.JPG – SPA Images". www.spaimages.com.au.
  6. ^ "Aussies Barbarians side announced". ESPN.com. 4 March 2004.
  7. ^ "[PDF] fip$ NUOBT Tl, (o//ot*r Annual Report & audited financial statements - Free Download PDF". silo.tips.