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| Date of birth | 22 July 1998 | ||||||||
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| Height | 190 cm (6 ft 3 in) | ||||||||
| Weight | 127 kg (280 lb; 20 st 0 lb) | ||||||||
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Opeti Helu (born 22 July 1998) is a professional rugby player who plays as a prop. He currently plays for Kubota Spears in the Japan Rugby League One. He is reknowned for his imposing physique, versatility, and scrummaging ability. He plays for Japan through qualification on residency grounds.
Professional career
[edit]Youth career
[edit]Originally of Tongan descent, Helu began his career as a schoolboy in Australia.[1]
Kubota Spears
[edit]Helu has played with Kubota Spears since 2021.[1] He has become a frequent starter for the team.
International career
[edit]Helu originally qualified for Japanese selection through his time competing in the country. He made his debut for the Brave Blossoms in 2024.[2][3] He is considered one of Japan's most promising prospects.
Playing style
[edit]Helu stands at 190 cm tall and 127 kg, making him an imposing threat.[1] He is also known for his abilities in the scrum, and winning posession in the ruck, making him effective in both attack and defense.
Honors
[edit]Helu was named in the Japan Rugby League One team of the tournament in 2023.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Grey, AFP & Lachlan (2024-10-24). "Former Australian Schoolboys prop headlines Jones' Japan squad to face All Blacks". www.rugby.com.au. Retrieved 2025-05-18.
- ^ NEWS, KYODO. "Rugby: Japan quick off mark, but ultimately no match for All Blacks". Kyodo News+. Retrieved 2025-05-18.
- ^ Wang, Irene (October 24, 2024). "Jones's Japan aim to take the game to the All Blacks". Reuters.
- ^ Wright, Jared (2023-05-22). "Japan: Four Springboks and one Wallaby named in JRLO Best XV". Planet Rugby. Retrieved 2025-05-18.