Frank Winterstein was born on 17 December 1986 and is a Samoa international rugby league footballer who plays as a second-row forward for Toulouse Olympique in the Championship.
18 Facts About Frank Winterstein
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Frank Winterstein played rugby union for the Kintetsu Liners in the Top League and the Australian rugby sevens team.
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Frank Winterstein was born in Canterbury, New South Wales, Australia.
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Frank Winterstein previously played for Wakefield Trinity and the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs in the NRL.
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Frank Winterstein made his first grade debut for Canterbury-Bankstown in Round 13 2008 at ANZ Stadium against the Newcastle Knights.
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Frank Winterstein made five appearances in his debut season as Canterbury endured a horror season on the field finishing last on the table and claimed the wooden spoon.
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Frank Winterstein later signed a two-year deal at Super League newcomers Widnes.
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In October 2013, Frank Winterstein signed a one-year deal with the Bradford Bulls while he was playing in the 2013 Rugby League World Cup with Samoa.
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Frank Winterstein was released by mutual consent in January 2014, without having appeared for the club.
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In March 2016, Frank Winterstein joined the Australian rugby sevens squad.
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Frank Winterstein appeared at the 2016 Hong Kong Sevens, 2016 Singapore Sevens and 2016 London Sevens.
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Frank Winterstein returned to rugby league in August 2016, signing with the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles effective immediately until the end of 2017.
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In July 2017, Frank Winterstein extended his contract with the Sea Eagles until the end of 2019.
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At the start of the 2019 NRL season, Frank Winterstein was released by Manly-Warringah and he signed a contract to join Penrith.
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On 16 September 2019, it was revealed that Frank Winterstein was one of ten players who were to be released by the Penrith club at the end of the 2019 NRL season.
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Frank Winterstein has represented Samoa internationally, first playing in the Federation Shield in 2005.
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Frank Winterstein is the cousin of North Queensland Cowboys winger Antonio Frank Winterstein.
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Frank Winterstein is married to social media influencer Taylor Winterstein.