John Haitrosene "Hitro" Okesene (/haɪtroʊoʊkəsiːni/) (born 22 September 1970), also known by the nickname "Nitro",[2] is a former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1990s and 2000s and represented three countries; Western Samoa, American Samoa and New Zealand.
Background
He was born in Auckland, New Zealand. His brother Paul also played international rugby league.
In 2003 he retired due to knee troubles and became coach of the Ellenborough Rangers who competed in the Cumbria Amateur Rugby League. He was replaced in 2005 but remains in Cumbria, working in the construction industry.[5]
Personal life
Now residing in Cumbria Okesene lives with his wife, Donna and they have three children named Shakayla, Giovanna and Lerocco