Elia Elia (born 22 January 1996) is a Samoan

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player. His usual position is hooker and, since 2016, he has played for Harlequins. Elia played most of his rugby in

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. In 2013, he was selected for the Condor Sevens and, in 2014, the under-19 team, which he captained in 2015. In 2016, he was selected for

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. In 2016, he signed a contract with Harlequins. His contract was extended in 2017, and again in 2019. In October 2020, he was banned for three matches for dangerous tackling. He left Harlequins in 2021.

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* 1996 births Living people Samoan rugby union players Samoa international rugby union players Rugby union hookers Harlequin F.C. players Expatriate rugby union players in England Union Sportive Bressane players {{Samoa-rugbyunion-bio-stub