Lehi Hopoate

Lehi Hopoate (born 26 January 2005) is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who plays as a and  for the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles in the National Rugby League (NRL).

Background
Hopoate is of Tongan descent through his father John Hopoate who was an Australian, Tongan, and New South Wales State of Origin representative. His older brothers William Hopoate, Jamil Hopoate, and Albert Hopoate also played rugby league professionally.

Hopoate attended St Augustine's College at Brookvale and played his junior rugby league for the Beacon Hill Bears, before being signed by the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles.

Early years
Hopoate rose through the grades at the Manly Sea Eagles, playing for their Harold Matthews Cup and S. G. Ball Cup sides, also appearing for the New South Wales under-16s side in 2021.

2024
Hopoate made his first grade debut at fullback in place of the injured Tom Trbojevic in his side's 26–20 victory over the Melbourne Storm at Brookvale Oval in round 12 of the 2024 NRL season. In round 19, Hopoate scored two tries for Manly in their 44-6 win over Newcastle.