About Iakopo Mapu
Born 1997. Iakopo Mapu is a rugby union player.
Iakopo Petelo Mapu (born 4 November 1997) is a Samoan international rugby union player.
Mapu grew up in the village of Fale'ula on the north coast of Upolu, Samoa's second-largest island, where he was educated at Wesley College (Samoa). He came to New Zealand on a rugby scholarship to finish his schooling at Massey High School in Auckland.
A try-scoring number eight, Mapu first played test rugby for Samoa in 2018, making his debut off the bench against the USA in San Sebastián, Spain. He is contracted to Moana Pasifika and currently plays with Kia Toa.
On 21 November 2024, Mapu would travel to England to sign for Northampton Saints in the Gallagher Premiership for the rest of the 2024–25 season.
On 1 July 2025, Mapu would move to France as he signs for Top 14 side Stade Francais for the 2025-26 season after spending a season at Northampton.
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Who is Iakopo Mapu?
Samoan rugby union player
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Iakopo Mapu was born in 1997.
What is Iakopo Mapu's occupation?
Iakopo Mapu is a rugby union player.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Iakopo Mapu. https://biography.guide/iakopo-mapu/
MLA: "Iakopo Mapu." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/iakopo-mapu/.
Chicago: "Iakopo Mapu." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/iakopo-mapu/.
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