Christopher Tolofua
Position(s) | Hooker | ||
---|---|---|---|
Current team | Montpellier | ||
Amateur team(s) | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Points) |
1996–2007 2007–2012 | URC Dumbéa Marcq-en-Barœul Toulouse | () | |
Senior career | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Points) |
2012–2017 2017–2019 2019– | Toulouse Saracens Toulon | 108 34 68 | (25) (5) (20) |
Correct as of 5 February 2023 | |||
International career | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Points) |
2012–2013 2012– | France U20 France | 9 7 | (0) (0) |
Correct as of 1 September 2018 |
Christopher Tolofua (born 31 December 1993) is a French rugby union player who currently plays for Montpellier. His regular playing position is Hooker.
Club career
Tolofua made his debut for Toulouse against Connacht in Hcup. He was called as a cover for Gary Botha and Akvsenti Giorgadze who were ruled out due to injury. He was called up from Toulouse's junior side. He was part of the French national academy.[1]
On 31 August 2016, Tolofua agreed to join English club Saracens in the Aviva Premiership on a two-year contract from the 2017-18 season.[2] On 30 October 2018, Tolofua returns to France to join Top 14 side Toulon on a three-year deal from the 2019-20 season.[3]
International career
Tolofua made his Test debut for France against Argentina (in Cordoba) on 16 June 2012, coming off the bench.
Personal life
Tolofua is a native of Wallis and Futuna. Tolofua is the older brother of Selevasio Tolofua, who plays with Toulon as a back row.
References
- ^ "Rugby Teams, Scores, Stats, News, Fixtures, Results, Tables - ESPN".
- ^ "Saracens sign Toulouse and France hooker Christopher Tolofua". Talk Sport. 31 August 2016. Retrieved 26 March 2017.
- ^ "Saracens hooker Christopher Tolofua heads to Toulon". Talking Rugby Union. 30 October 2018. Retrieved 15 February 2021.
External links
- Toulouse Profile (French)
- ESPN Scrum Profile
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