John Hopoate

(1974-)

Australia & Tonga international rugby league footballer

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John Hopoate (born 16 January 1974 in Tonga) is a former professional rugby league player and boxer who was involved in numerous sport controversies and subsequently convicted for violent crimes. He played rugby league in the Tonga national rugby league team, Australian Rugby League team, NSW State of Origin team and in the National Rugby League (NRL) for Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles (including their 1996 Premiership team), Wests Tigers and the Northern Eagles. He became the "most suspended player of the modern era". In 2018 he was banned for 10 years by the NSWRL from any involvement in its and affiliated rugby league.

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Born	16 January 1974 (age 51) Nukualofa
Zodiac	Capricorn
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Will Hopoate · Son · 1992- · Tonga international rugby league footballer edit info

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Jamil Hopoate · Son · 1994- · Australian professional rugby league footballer edit info

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Albert Hopoate · Son · 2001- · Australian rugby league edit info

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Lehi Hopoate · Son · 2005- · Tongan rugby league edit info

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