WATCH: Former Japan U20 wrecking ball included in Chiefs squad
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WATCH: Former Japan U20 wrecking ball included in Chiefs squad
Tongan-born Japan international winger Ataata Moeakiola was the unknown player among the 38-man Chiefs squad for the 2019 Super Rugby season.
The 22-year-old is one of six new faces contracted to the Chiefs for the first time, as well as Reuben O'Neill, Etene Nanai-Seturo, Laghlan McWhannell, Jack Debreczeni and Tumua Manu.
"He's a big, strong, fast midfielder/winger that has been doing a lot of damage over there," said Chiefs' coach Colin Cooper of Moeakiola.
At the world under-20 championships in 2016, Moeakiola was in formidable form despite Japan finishing bottom of their pool after defeats to Argentina, South Africa and France.
He stands at 185cm and weighs about 110kg, his highlight of the 2016 tournament in England this hat-trick against South Africa.
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