Melissa Latu

Melissa Akanesi Latu (born 31 July 1973) is a former Australian rugby union player. She made her test debut for Australia in 1997 against the United States in Brisbane.[1] She represented the Wallaroos at the 1998 Rugby World Cup in the Netherlands.[1][2]

Melissa Latu
Date of birth (1973-07-31) 31 July 1973
Place of birthMelbourne
SchoolHeidelberg High School
Balwyn High School
Box Hill Technical School
Rugby union career
Position(s) Prop
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1997–2002  Australia 12 (0)

Latu joined the Wallaroos for the 2002 Rugby World Cup in Spain just 12 weeks after giving birth to her first child.[3][2][4] She was named in the starting line-up that faced the Black Ferns in the Wallaroos last pool game.[5]

Latu's uncle, Samuel Latu, played for in the Tongan team that beat the Wallabies in 1972.[3] She played for the Box Hill Fillies in Victoria.[6] She is the owner of Muscle Action Therapies.[7]

References
  1. "Melissa Akanesi Latu". classicwallabies.com.au. Retrieved 2023-01-07.
  2. "Our Story - A message from owner, Melissa Latu". Muscle Action Therapies. Retrieved 2023-01-07.
  3. "Australia's happy hooker". www.iol.co.za. 2002-05-07. Retrieved 2023-01-07.
  4. "A lusty cry went up from the stands: Mum, I'm hungry". The Sydney Morning Herald. 2002-05-06. Retrieved 2023-01-07.
  5. "Rugby: Palmer to reach milestone against Australia". NZ Herald. 2002-05-17. Retrieved 2023-01-06.
  6. "Womens Rugby". boxhillrugby. Retrieved 2023-01-07.
  7. "Melissa Latu - Senior Sports & Remedial Therapist". Muscle Action Therapies. Retrieved 2023-01-07.
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