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John Tapueluelu

POSITIONBack
AGE30
HEIGHT1.87m
TRACKED APPS3
WTR PERFORMANCE INDEX 2026
66.3
Attack
58
Defence
80
Impact
45

Index rates overall contribution vs positional peers. 100 = best in position.

DATA NOTES

Across 3 tracked matches: 108 metres from 22 carries, 0 clean breaks, 2 offloads and a 80% tackle success rate (20 made).

Generated from official match feeds

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Season stats

2026
0TRIES
0POINTS
0MINUTES
ATTACK
Running metres108
Carries22
Clean breaks0
Offloads2
Try assists1
Passes11
DEFENCE
Tackles made20
Tackles missed5
Tackle success80%
DATA: OFFICIAL MATCH FEED · UPDATED AFTER EACH TRACKED ROUND

Match history

Nations Cup 3 apps · 0 tries
OPPONENTMINCARRIESMETRESTACKLES
Portugal 18 JUL 26 0 5 19 9 Spain 11 JUL 26 0 8 40 4 Zimbabwe 4 JUL 26 0 9 49 7
TOTALS 0 22 108 20

Frequently asked questions

What position does John Tapueluelu play?

John Tapueluelu plays as a back for Tonga.

Which team does John Tapueluelu play for?

John Tapueluelu currently plays for Tonga.

How old is John Tapueluelu?

John Tapueluelu is 30 years old (born 7 April 1996).

How tall is John Tapueluelu?

John Tapueluelu stands 1.87m tall.

Teammates

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Aisea Halo Back Anzelo Tuitavuki Back Charles Piutau Back Ofa Manuofetoa Back Otumaka Mausia Back Rodney Tongotea Back Siaosi Nai Back Solomone Kata Back

Tonga form

All fixtures →
Portugal 28–32 18 JUL · L
Spain 19–32 11 JUL · L
Zimbabwe 36–26 4 JUL · W
Scotland 0–56 23 NOV · L
Romania 45–24 8 OCT · W