[3] Joe, Tea and Iva are the only set of three brothers to play test matches for the Kiwis.
Ropati began his career playing in the Auckland Rugby League competition for the Otahuhu Leopards.
[6] Ropati played in thirteen test matches for the New Zealand national rugby league team between 1983 and 1986.
Ropati played at centre in Warrington's 4–18 defeat by Wigan in the 1986–87 John Player Special Trophy Final during the 1986–87 season at Burnden Park, Bolton on Saturday 10 January 1987.
[7] Ropati played at centre and scored a try in Warrington's 24–16 victory over Oldham in the 1989 Lancashire Cup Final during the 1989–90 season at Knowsley Road, St. Helens on Saturday 14 October 1989.