Arese Poliko (born 23 January 2001) is an Australian-born New Zealand rugby union player, who plays for the Hurricanes and Taranaki. His preferred position is flanker or number 8.[1]

Early career

Poliko was born in Australia to Samoan parents and only took up rugby after re-locating to Samoa aged 12. He moved to New Zealand to attend Menzies College before attending Southland Boys' High School.[2] He previously represented Highlanders U18 and later the Highlanders U20 side.[3]

Professional career

Poliko has represented Taranaki in the National Provincial Championship since 2023, being named in their full squad for the 2024 Bunnings NPC.[4] He previously represented Southland in the competition between 2020 and 2022. He was named in the Hurricanes squad for the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific season in November 2024.[5]

References

  1. ^ "Arese Poliko". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 10 December 2024.
  2. ^ "Football in Australia to rugby in Wyndham, Arese Poliko's journey to becoming a Southland Stag". Stuff.co.nz. 19 August 2022. Retrieved 10 December 2024.
  3. ^ "Moodie, Saili and Poliko named in Highlanders SRA U20 Squad". Rugby Southland. 24 March 2021. Retrieved 10 December 2024.
  4. ^ "Yarrows Taranaki Bulls Announce Final Squad for Bunnings Warehouse NPC Season 2024". Taranaki Rugby (Press release). 8 July 2024. Retrieved 4 September 2024.
  5. ^ "Game Readiness and Maturity Key in 2025 Hurricanes Squad" (Press release). Hurricanes. 12 November 2024. Retrieved 12 November 2024.


Allikas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arese_Poliko
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