Expected to back up Colin Slade , he ended up starting the opening game of the season against the Hurricanes due to Slade being injured .
Sopoaga followed his former Wellington coach Jamie Joseph south , signing on with the Highlanders for the 2011 Super Rugby season .
Expected to back up Colin Slade , Sopoaga ended up starting the opening game of the season against the Hurricanes due to Slade being injured .
Sopoaga followed his former Wellington coach Jamie Joseph south , signing on with the Highlanders for the 2011 Super Rugby season .