About Joseph Manu
Joseph Manu (born 29 June 1996) is a New Zealand professional rugby footballer who plays for Racing 92 in the Top 14. He previously played as a centre for the Sydney Roosters in the National Rugby League (NRL), with whom he won premierships in 2018 and 2019, and represented New Zealand and the New Zealand Māori at international level. He was widely regarded as one of the greatest centres in the game. == Background == Manu was born in Hamilton, New Zealand, and is of Māori and Cook Island descent. He was raised in Tokoroa. Manu played his junior rugby league for Tokoroa High School before being signed by the Sydney Roosters. == Playing career == === Early career === Having won the S. G. Ball Cup with the Roosters in 2014, Manu travelled to Glasgow to represent Australia in an under-19s rugby league nines tournament at the 2014 Commonwealth Games, where Australia finished in second place. Manu moved into the Roosters' NYC team by the end of the year, where he played until 2016, scoring 34 tries in 48 games. On 2 May 2015, Manu played for the Junior Kiwis against the Junior Kangaroos, playing on the wing and scoring a try in the 22-20 loss at Robina Stadium. On 16 June 2015, Manu re-signed with the Roosters on a 2-year contract.
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