Robert Leota (born 3 March 1997) is an Australian professional

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player for the

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and for in international rugby. His usual position is flanker and Number 8.

Rugby career

Leota attended

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.RA & the private schoolboy image ''ABC News 14 June 2023''
/ref> He made his debut for the Rebels against the

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as a replacement in a heavy defeat at AMI Stadium.https://melbournerebels.com/2016/07/09/crusaders-overpower-undermanned-rebels/ Leota was named in 's team for the

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match against , played on the

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. He made his

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debut in the 74th minute of the match, won 28–26 against the World Cup champions.

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* 1997 births Australian rugby union players Australia international rugby union players Australian sportspeople of Samoan descent Rugby union flankers Melbourne Rebels players Living people Rugby union number eights Melbourne Rising players Rugby union players from Melbourne People from Preston, Victoria 2023 Rugby World Cup players Eastern Suburbs players {{Australia-rugbyunion-bio-stub