Kaliopasi Uluilakepa aka 'Pass' to his teammates is a Tongan-born front rower, currently living in New Zealand, who attended Marist Brothers High School in Suva, Fiji.
A powerful youngster, Uluilakepa showed early promise and, although of Tongan descent, he chose to represent Fiji at U18 level, having lived in the country for three years.
After school he joined the Hurricanes youth academy and was involved with senior squad during the 2018 Super Rugby preseason and represented New Zealand U20 that same year.
Uluilakepa is one of the biggest players in the game. Having tipped the scales at 80kg at the age of 13, he currently weighs a massive 145kg.
In 2020 he was signed by the Hurricanes.
Career
New Zealand U20's Loosehead Prop |
2018 - 2018 | |
Wellington Tighthead Prop |
2018 - 2020 | |
Northland Tighthead Prop |
2021 - 2023 | |
Fijian Drua Tighthead Prop |
2022 - 2024 |