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Peter Ropati is a New Zealand former rugby league player and commentator who played professionally for Leigh. Ropati is from a large rugby league family that includes brothers Joe, Iva, Tea and Romi. ==Playing career== Ropati began playing for the Otahuhu Leopards in the Auckland Rugby League competition.〔(Otahuhu Rovers Rugby League Football and Sports Club Inc ) ''aucklandleague.co.nz''〕 He made the Auckland side in 1986 and was selected for the New Zealand XIII in 1987. In 1988 Ropati was part of the Te Atatu Roosters side that won the Fox Memorial grand final for the first time. He moved to England in 1989, playing for the Leigh Centurions. In 1991 Ropati returned to New Zealand for his brother Tea's wedding. On the 29 June he played alongside four of his brothers, Joe, John, Tea and Iva Ropati, for the Mangere East Hawks.〔Lion Red Rugby League Annual 1991 ''New Zealand Rugby League'', 1991. p.18〕 It was the only time all five brothers played in the same team. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア(Wikipedia)』 ■ウィキペディアで「Peter Ropati」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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