Wales prop Sisilia Tuipulotu has hazy memories of growing up in Tokyo, but she's back in Japan chasing back-to-back WXV wins.
Sisilia Tuipulotu is returning to the city where she spent part of her childhood, and this time she's coming with a job to do. The Wales prop is in Japan with her national side, targeting back-to-back victories in the WXV Global Series on Japanese soil.
The homecoming is a personal one. Tuipulotu grew up in Tokyo, though she admits her memories of those early years are hazy. Being back in the country gives her a chance to reconnect with a place that shaped her start in life, even as the focus stays firmly on the rugby.
With Pacific heritage and a Welsh jersey on her back, Tuipulotu's story is a reminder of how global the modern women's game has become. Players are crossing borders, blending cultures and building careers far from where they began.
For Wales, the aim is simple: carry momentum from the last success in Japan into another strong run. A prop who can anchor the scrum and bring energy to the pack will be central to that ambition, and Tuipulotu looks ready to make her return count.
