Lelauloto Tagaloa

Lelauloto 'Loto' Tagaloa is a Samoan rugby league footballer who represented the United States in the 2013 World Cup. He plays as a .

Personal life Tagaloa was born in Samoa. A member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church), Tagaloa moved to Hawaii in 2010 to attend Brigham Young University. Whilst there, Tagaloa occasionally performed as a fire dancer at the Polynesian Culture Centre in Laie.

Playing career Tagaloa played for the Samoan residents in rugby league before moving to Hawaii. When in Hawaii he originally played rugby union before joining the Hawaii Chiefs rugby league team. His excellent form eventually saw him being selected for the United States Tomahawks.

He played in the Tomahawks 22-18 friendly win over France, and played in both of USA's victories at the 2013 Rugby League World Cup, against Cook Islands and Wales, but did not play in their two defeats that eventually saw them exit the tournament.

His participation in the successful US 2013 World Cup team, saw him sign a deal with the Sheffield Eagles from 2014 onwards.