About Timothy Lafaele
Born 1991. Timothy Lafaele is a Japanese rugby union player.
Timothy Lafaele is an American Samoan-born, Japanese international rugby union player who plays as a fly-half or centre. He currently plays for the in Super Rugby and the Kobelco Steelers in Japan's domestic Top League. He received Japanese citizenship in 2017.
Club career
Lafaele has played his senior rugby in Japan with the Coca-Cola Red Sparks, who he joined in 2014.
International
Lafaele received his first call-up for his adopted country Japan's senior squad ahead of the 2016 end-of-year rugby union internationals. He debuted as a second-half replacement in new head coach, Jamie Joseph's first game, a 54–20 loss at home to .
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Timothy Lafaele?
Samoan-Japanese rugby union footballer
When was Timothy Lafaele born?
Timothy Lafaele was born on 19 August 1991 in Apia.
What is Timothy Lafaele's occupation?
Timothy Lafaele is a rugby union player.
What nationality is Timothy Lafaele?
Timothy Lafaele is Japanese.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Timothy Lafaele. https://biography.guide/timothy-lafaele/
MLA: "Timothy Lafaele." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/timothy-lafaele/.
Chicago: "Timothy Lafaele." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/timothy-lafaele/.
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