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'''Clinton Toopi''' (born [[February 21]] [[1980]] in [[Stratford, New Zealand]]) is |
'''Clinton Toopi''' (born [[February 21]] [[1980]] in [[Stratford, New Zealand]]) is a [[New Zealand]] [[rugby league]] player for the [[Leeds Rhinos]] in the [[Super League (Europe)|Super League]] competition. He has also represented New Zealand on twelve occasions between 2001 and 2005, including the 2000 World Cup. His position of choice is at [[Rugby League positions#Centre|Centre]]. On [[May 31]] [[2006]] [[Leeds Rhinos]] announced the capture of Toopi for the [[2007]] season as a replacement for [[Chev Walker]]. On July 17 he was granted an early release from the Warriors so he could join the Rhinos for the rest of the season, this was granted the day before the deadline to register players in Superleague.[http://warriors.sitesuite.ws/plugins/newsfeed.cgi?rm=content&plugin_data_id=13734] |
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| Full name | Clinton Toopi |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85m) |
| Weight | 15 st 8 lb (218 lb; 99 kg) (99Kg) |
| Position | Centre |
Clinton Toopi (born February 21 1980 in Stratford, New Zealand) is a New Zealand rugby league player for the Leeds Rhinos in the Super League competition. He has also represented New Zealand on twelve occasions between 2001 and 2005, including the 2000 World Cup. His position of choice is at Centre. On May 31 2006 Leeds Rhinos announced the capture of Toopi for the 2007 season as a replacement for Chev Walker. On July 17 he was granted an early release from the Warriors so he could join the Rhinos for the rest of the season, this was granted the day before the deadline to register players in Superleague.[1]
Career highlights
- Junior Club: Mt Wellington and Otahuhu Leopards
- First Grade Debut: Round 9, Auckland v South Sydney at Ericsson Stadium, May 2, 1999
- Career Stats: 119 career games to date scoring 56 tries (224 points)
Tri-Nations Game 1: 2005 V Australia
Clinton Toopi was selected in an understrength Kiwi's side that took on Australia in the opening game of the Tri-Nations. Toopi posted three memorable tries as New Zealand defeated Australia in Sydney in front of a shocked home crowd.
External links
- Clinton Toopi Official Player Profile
- Clinton Toopi NRL Player Profile
- Clinton Toopi New Zealand Profile
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