A New Zealander professional rugby union player is named for Mako Vunipola. Initially, Mako began playing rugby in Wales and played alongside brother Billy for New Panteg RFC.
Who is Mako Vunipola?
Mako Vunipola is famous for being the loosehead prop for Saracens in the Gallagher Premiership and the England national team. He began his professional career at Bristol Rugby and then signed with the team, Saracens. He has also won the award for England Player of the Year in the year 2018. As of May 2019, he had a hamstring injury.
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Early Life and Family
Mako Vunipola was born to Newzealander parents in Wellington, New Zealand with the real name of Makovina Wanangarua I Whanga Nui-Atara Vunipola. Born on 14th January 1991, Mako recently celebrated his birthday as of 2020 turning his age to 30. As his birth month is January, his Zodiac sign falls under Capricorn. His ethnic background is New Zealander-Black and his race is black.
Mako Vunipola is the son of Fe'ao Vunipola (father), a former Tongan captain, and Rev. Iesinga Vunipola (mother), a methodist minister (who is also Chaplain to the UK Tongan Community). What's more, he is also the nephew of two other former international players, Manu and 'Elisi Vunipola who both represented Tonga in the 1990s. He experienced his childhood with his sibling; a brother named Billy Vunipola who is also a rugby union player by profession.
Mako grabbed his education by attending Porth Junior School. He then attended West Monmouth School and later, the local comprehensive The Castle School and then Millfield.
Mako Vunipola Wife
Mako Vunipola is married to his beautiful wife. Whereas he has not mentioned anything about his girlfriend's name to the media. The duo is also the proud parents of their son named Jacob who was born in June 2018 and another kid as well whose name not revealed yet. His sexual orientation is straight.
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Mako Vunipola Net Worth
Mako Vunipola's net worth is estimated to have $5 Million as of 2021 and his salary is believed to have $75K as per sources. His major source of wealth comes from rugby as a player. He is living a cool lifestyle from his career earnings.
Body Measurements - Height & Weight
Handsome and charming rugby player, Mako Vunipola's body type is athletic. He stands tall at the perfect height of 1.80 m or 5 ft 11 in. His balanced well-maintained body weight consists of 122 Kg or 19 st 3 lb. His hair color and eye color, both is black.
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Teams Played
Senior career
- 2009–2010 - Clifton
- 2010–2011 - Briston
- 2011-Present - Saracens
National team
- 2010-2011 - England U18, England U20
- 2012-Present - England
- 2013, 2017 - British and Irish Lions
