Nelson Lomi
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| Born | 22 July 1979 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Prop | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Nelson Lomiis a Tonganrugby leaguefootballer who representedTongain the2000 World Cup.
Playing career[edit]
Lomi was a member of theSydney City Roostersin 1999 and 2000, making hisNRLdebut in Round 23 against theBrisbane Broncos.He went on to play in five first grade matches for the Roosters.
Lomi then joined theNewtown Jetsin theNSWRL Premier League.[1][2]
Representative career[edit]
Lomi made his debut for Tonga in 1999 in a test match againstNew Zealand.[3]He was a member of the2000 World Cupsquad, getting sin-binned in the match againstFrance.[4]In all he played five test matches for Tonga between 1999 and 2000.
Later years[edit]
Lomi now works as acarpenter,working alongside fellow-NRL playerFred Briggsin 2007.[5]
References[edit]
- ^On-Song Frank Hyde Steals The Show At Henson Parkrleague.com,10 May 2004
- ^Raudonikis Helps Inspire Jets To Victory Over Knightsrleague.com,31 May 2004
- ^Jessup, Peter (20 October 1999)."Rugby League: Tongans not planning rough stuff".The New Zealand Herald.Retrieved28 October2011.
- ^France 28 Tonga 8sportinglife.com
- ^Briggs makes his TV debut before BulldogsSydney Morning Herald,20 July 2007