Miles Amatosero

Miles Amatosero
Date of birth (2002-06-15) 15 June 2002 (age 22)
Place of birthAustralia
Height203 cm (6 ft 8 in)
Weight125 kg (276 lb; 19 st 10 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Lock
Current team Waratahs
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2020–2023 Clermont 27 (0)
2024– Waratahs 14 (0)
Correct as of 31 May 2024

Miles Amatosero (born 15 June 2002) is an Australian rugby union player, who plays for the Waratahs. His preferred position is lock.[1]

Early career

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Amatosero attended Waverley College where he began playing rugby.[2] After finishing school, he moved to France to join Clermont on an Espoirs contract. Due to his size, he has earned comparisons to fellow Australian lock Will Skelton.[3]

Professional career

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Amatosero moved to Clermont in 2020 on an Espoirs contract,[4] He made his debut as an 18-year old, before making 27 appearances in total across 3 seasons for the first team.[5] He returned to Australia in 2023, signing for the Waratahs.[6] He was named in the Waratahs squad for the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season.[7]

References

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  1. ^ "Miles Amatosero". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 26 November 2023.
  2. ^ "Wallabies hopeful Miles Amatosero returns home with Waratahs". Rugby Pass. 19 October 2023. Retrieved 26 November 2023.
  3. ^ "'He has everything': 'Mini-Skelton' returns to Waratahs". Sydney Morning Herald. 22 October 2023. Retrieved 26 November 2023.
  4. ^ "Miles Amatosero". ASM Clermont Auvernge (in French). Retrieved 26 November 2023.
  5. ^ "Towering French-based lock Miles Amatosero returns home to Waratahs". Rugby.com.au. 19 October 2023. Retrieved 26 November 2023.
  6. ^ "Waratahs sign giant lock Miles Amatosero". NSW Waratahs (Press release). 19 October 2023. Retrieved 20 October 2023.
  7. ^ "Squad announced for 2024 Super Rugby season". NSW Waratahs (Press release). 9 November 2023. Retrieved 11 November 2023.
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