Japan’s ‘Terminator’ Lomano Lemeki aims to take on the world
Tongan-born 25-year-old will play a big part in campaign to become Asia’s first World Series team
A big fan of Arnold Schwarzenegger, Japan's all-action hero Lomano Lemeki wants life to imitate art.
That would be a danger for Hong Kong as the man who is quickly gaining the reputation as a Terminator on the sevens field is keen to lead his adopted country into the HSBC Sevens World Series next season.
"We are confident we can do it," said Lemeki after Japan blasted their way past their first two opponents in pool competition with wins over Uruguay, 24-0, and Trinidad and Tobago, 41-0.
I love watching Schwarzenegger, and yes, I hope I can become a Terminator on the field too
Tongan-born Lemeki, 25, was a central figure and will play a big part in Japan's campaign to become Asia's first team on the World Series.
He has already made an impact regionally, player of the Asian Sevens Series in his debut season last year.
"Last year was a good start for my career with Japan. I enjoyed it but now Japan is keen to play on the World Series as we look ahead to the Olympics," said Lemeki, who last week made a huge impact for Japan at the Tokyo Sevens, scoring five tries.
"There is a big difference between playing in Asia and on the world stage.