Charles Piutau

Charles Piutau

Piutau representing Bristol Bears during the Gallagher Premiership
Full name	Salesi Tu'ipulotu Piutau
Date of birth	(1991-10-31) 31 October 1991 (age 32)
Place of birth	Auckland, New Zealand
Height	1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)
Weight	100 kg (220 lb; 15 st 10 lb)
School	Wesley College
Notable relative(s)	Siale Piutau (brother)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Fullback, Wing, Centre Current team Shizuoka Blue Revs Senior career Years Team Apps (Points) 2010–2015 Auckland 34 (45) 2012–2015 Blues 41 (40) 2015–2016 Wasps 25 (50) 2016–2018 Ulster 45 (60) 2018–2023 Bristol Bears 83 (100) 2023- Shizuoka Blue Revs 5 (5) Correct as of 14 January 2024 International career Years Team Apps (Points) 2010 Tonga under-20 5 (5) 2011 New Zealand under-20 4 (30) 2013–2015 New Zealand 17 (25) 2022– Tonga 9 (5) Correct as of 14 January 2024 National sevens team Years Team Comps 2011–2012 New Zealand 9 Correct as of 14 January 2024

Salesi Tu'ipulotu Piutau (born 31 October 1991), often known as Charles Piutau, is a professional rugby union player who plays as a fullback for Japan Rugby League One club Shizuoka Blue Revs.

Born in New Zealand to Tongan parents, he represented both Tonga and New Zealand at Under-20 level. He won 17 senior caps for New Zealand between 2013 and 2015. He made his debut for Tonga in 2022, following a change in eligibility rules, and has since won 5 caps.