About Atieli Pakalani
Born 1989. Atieli Pakalani is a New Zealand rugby union player.
Atieli Pakalani (born 2 August 1989) is a Tongan rugby union player.
Biography Pakalani attended secondary school at Tamaki College in New Zealand.
In 2014 Pakalani represented Australia 7s at the time committing him to represent Australia only. In 2016 he was successful in an application to use a loophole in World Rugby's eligibility laws to allow him to represent Tonga and on 1 July 2017 he made his international debut for in a 2019 Rugby World Cup qualifier against .
Pakalani competed for Tonga at the 2022 Rugby World Cup Sevens in Cape Town.
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Who is Atieli Pakalani?
Tongan rugby union footballer
When was Atieli Pakalani born?
Atieli Pakalani was born on 2 August 1989 in Tongatapu.
What is Atieli Pakalani's occupation?
Atieli Pakalani is a rugby union player.
What nationality is Atieli Pakalani?
Atieli Pakalani is New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Atieli Pakalani. https://biography.guide/atieli-pakalani/
MLA: "Atieli Pakalani." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/atieli-pakalani/.
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