Posolo Tuilagi

Posolo Tuilagi was born on in Samoa before moving to England where his father, Henry, then played for Leicester Tigers. He arrived in Perpignan, France at the age of three with his parents when Henry signed for the city's club. Posolo grew up and was educated – he graduated from high school in 2023 – in the Perpignan area where his father settled after his professional career. He started playing rugby for French Catalonia's leading club in 2010. ==Club career==

Having played in Perpignan youth teams, he made his professional debut for the Blood and Golds on 17 September 2022 in a home loss against La Rochelle. ==International career==

After a few caps for the France national under-18 team, Tuilagi made his debut for France U20 on 10 March 2023 in the Six Nations Under 20s Championship match against England. A few months later, he was named in the France U20 squad for the World Rugby U20 Championship and scored a brace in a 35–14 win over New Zealand on 29 June 2023. On February 2, 2024, Posolo made his first appearance for the French Men's Senior Team, coming off the bench in the second half of France's opening game against Ireland. ==Personal life==

Tuilagi's father is former Samoa international and Perpignan player Henry Tuilagi. He is the nephew of England centre Manu Tuilagi and former Samoa internationals Freddie, Alesana, Anitelea and Sanele Vavae Tuilagi. His brother, Henry Tuilagi Jr. is also a professional rugby union player who currently plays in the Nationale, the third tier of club competition in France. ==Honours==

;France U20 • World Rugby Under 20 Championship • Champion (1): 2023 • Six Nations Under 20s Championship • Runner-up (1): 2023 ==References==