About Manu Vunipola
Born 1967. Manu Vunipola is a rugby union player.
Manu Vunipola (born circa 1967 in Kolomotu'a, ) is a Tongan former rugby union player and former Tonga sevens coach. He played as scrum-half. Currently he is the Minister of Sport of Tonga.
Career Vunipola debuted for Tonga in the 1987 Rugby World Cup, playing only against Wales, in Palmerston North, on 29 May 1987. He also played the 1995 Rugby World Cup, playing the matches against France and against Scotland, in Pretoria. His last international cap was during the match against Fiji in Nuku'alofa, on 26 June 1999.
Personal life He is brother of the fly-half Elisi Vunipola and of the hooker Feʻao Vunipola, both Tongan internationals. He is also the uncle of Feʻao's sons, Billy and Mako Vunipola, both England internationals.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Manu Vunipola?
Tongan rugby union footballer and coach
When was Manu Vunipola born?
Manu Vunipola was born on 1 July 1967 in Tonga.
What is Manu Vunipola's occupation?
Manu Vunipola is a rugby union player.
What nationality is Manu Vunipola?
Manu Vunipola's recorded nationality: Tonga.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Manu Vunipola (rugby union, born 1967)
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