Lama Tasi (born ) is a former Samoa international rugby league footballer who played as a . He played for the Sydney Roosters and the Brisbane Broncos in the National Rugby League, and the Salford Red Devils in two separate spells, St Helens and the Warrington Wolves in the

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Background

Tasi was born in Auckland, New Zealand. His family moved to Australia when he was three years old, settling in the Ipswich suburb of

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. The oldest of his seven siblings, Tasi then moved to the nearby suburb of

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. He began playing rugby league for the local club, the

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. Tasi would represent the Queensland Under 12s state side before taking up a scholarship at Ipswich Grammar School.

Early years

After finishing his education, Tasi moved to Sydney to play in the National Youth Competition for the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles in 2009 and 2010, making the team of the year in 2010 and representing the Junior Kiwis. He then signed with the Sydney Roosters for the 2011 season.Roosters sign Lama Tasi, 'next Jarea Waerea-Hargreaves'
''The Courier-Mail'', 17 October 2010

Club career

Sydney Roosters

Tasi made his début in 2011 in the Roosters round 8 match against the Gold Coast Titans. Coming off the bench, Tasi made his presence felt by putting a big hit on the Titans, NSW and Australian representative forward Greg Bird. Tasi played 9 more games for the Roosters in his début season, starting twice. In December 2011, Tasi pledged his allegiance to the

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and Australian national sides and was named in Queensland's 14 man emerging squad for 2012.

Brisbane Broncos

In June 2013, Tasi was granted a release from the Roosters and signed with the Brisbane Broncos for the remainder of the 2013 season.

Salford Red Devils

On 24 September 2013, it was confirmed Lama Tasi was to join the Salford Red Devils in 2014.

St Helens

On 29 May 2015, it was confirmed Lama Tasi was to join the 2014 Super League Champions St. Helens on a two-year deal starting in 2016.

Salford Red Devils

Salford Red Devils have re-signed Samoa international forward Lama Tasi on an initial one-year contract. The 26-year-old left to join St Helens at the end of 2015 on a two-year deal after 57 appearances for the club.

Warrington Wolves

Warrington Wolves announced the signing of Lama Tasi in October 2018. He made his competitive debut vs Hull Kingston Rovers in round 2 of the season. gaining heritage number 1150.

International career

On 20 April 2013, Lama made his international debut, playing for Samoa in their 2013 Pacific Rugby League International match against fierce Pacific rivals Tonga.

Personal life

Lama is the older brother of former South Sydney Rabbitohs player

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, and the Cousin of

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player

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References

External links

Warrington Wolves profileSalford Red Devils profileSt Helens profileSydney Roosters profileSL profile
{{DEFAULTSORT:Tasi, Lama 1990 births Living people Brisbane Broncos players Ipswich Jets players Junior Kiwis players New Zealand emigrants to Australia New Zealand people of Samoan descent New Zealand rugby league players Newtown Jets NSW Cup players People from Queensland Rugby league players from Auckland Rugby league props Salford Red Devils players Samoa national rugby league team players Samoan rugby league players St Helens R.F.C. players Sydney Roosters players Warrington Wolves players