Alatini Saulala born 22 September 1967 in Vavau, Tonga

Tonga

Tonga, officially the Kingdom of Tonga , is a state and an archipelago in the South Pacific Ocean, comprising 176 islands scattered over of ocean in the South Pacific...

. Saulala is a graduate of Liahona High School. He is 1.82m tall and weighs 97 kg, as described by Sports Illustrated

Sports Illustrated

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: [this] "California player is an explosive runner". He is known for his competitive spirit and his ability to score. He currently coaches the San Mateo

San Mateo, California

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 rugby union team and now earns a living as a licensed contractor in the San Jose

San Jose, California

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 area. He has two sons, and four daughters. Alatini now coaches for a local rugby team in Morgan Hill, California. He is also a Mormon

Mormon

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External links

• Google Video of highlights
• 1999 Sports Illustrated
• Rugby Articles