Maselino Paulino

Giant Samoan lock red carded for truly awful tackle attempt

He’s 6’9 for Christ’s sake. Hard to go low on a short arse.

He made his debut for the Samoa national rugby union team in September 2008, playing against New Zealand in New Plymouth.

He has made 7 appearances for his country to date, spread over 8 calendar years.

His last appearance came in the June 2015 international victory against Canada, but Paulino was not selected to be a part of Samoa’s Rugby World Cup 2015 final squad.

     

Scarlets' Samoan lock Paulino cited over Lawes incident

Paulino was sin-binned at the time, but faces a hearing in London on Wednesday.

If suspended, Paulino will, at least, miss Scarlets' Pro12 clash at Connacht on Saturday.

Scarlets boss Wayne Pivac has revealed Paulino will leave for France at the end this season.