Josh Tatupu is a powerful New Zealand‑born, Samoan international who represented the Western Force after transitioning from rugby league to rugby union. A former Melbourne Storm and Samoa league representative, Tatupu made his Super Rugby debut for the Force in 2008 against the Lions in Johannesburg. Following his time in Perth, he enjoyed a globe‑trotting professional career, playing in New Zealand’s NPC, France with Castres and US Carcassonne, and England with Exeter Chiefs.