Halatoa Vailea

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Halatoa Vailea
Born (1999-02-14) February 14, 1999 (age 27)
Tonga
Height1.87 m (6 ft 2 in)
Weight105 kg (16 st 7 lb; 231 lb)
SchoolKashiwa High School
UniversityNippon Sport Science University
Rugby union career
Position(s) Centre, Wing, Fullback, Fly-half, Flanker, Number 8
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2022–present Kubota Spears 51 (129)
Correct as of 4 November 2025
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2018 Japan U20 5 (20)
2025– Japan XV 2 (0)
2025– Japan 2 (5)
Correct as of 4 November 2025

Halatoa Vailea (プロフィール); born February 14, 1999) is a Tongan Japanese-raised rugby union player[1] who currently plays as a centre or wing for the Kubota Spears in Japan's League One.[2]

Early career

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Vailea is from Tonga before moving to Japan for schooling, where he attended Kashiwa High School.[3] After school, he moved to Japan to study at Nippon Sport Science University where he also played rugby between 2018 and 2022, playing originally as a loose forward.[4] Having been schooled in Japan and being eligible on residency grounds, he represented Japan at U19 level, scoring a hat-trick against Ireland,[5] In the same year he represented Japan U20.[6]

Professional career

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Vailea signed for Kubota Spears in 2022.[7] Having made 28 appearances in his first three seasons, he had a break out season in 2025, scoring eleven tries, the fifth most in the competition.[8] His performances earned him selection for the Japan national side, making his debut against Wales scoring a try.[9] In October of the same year, he represented Japan XV in their match against Australia A.[10]

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