Waqa Nalaga
Fijian rugby union player
Rugby player
| Full name | Epeli Waqaicece | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | (2003-07-07) 7 July 2003 (age 20) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Fiji | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 177 cm (5 ft 10 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 91 kg (201 lb; 14 st 5 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Epeli Wawaicece (born 7 July 2003), commonly known as Waqa Nalaga, is a Fijian rugby union player, who plays for the Drua and Manawatu. His preferred position is centre.[1]
Early career
Nalaga studied at Cuvu College in Nadi before moving to New Zealand.[2] He represented Fiji U20 in 2023.[3]
Professional career
Nalaga has represented Manawatu in the National Provincial Championship since 2023, being named in their full squad for the 2023 Bunnings NPC.[4] He was named in the Drua squad for the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season.[5]
References
- ^ "Waqa Nalaga". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 19 November 2023.
- ^ "Young Nalaga targets Fijian jumper". Fiji Live. 14 January 2023. Retrieved 19 November 2023.
- ^ "Rawaqa sticks with halves pair: Fiji names side to face Ireland in U20 championship". Fiji Times. 4 July 2023. Retrieved 19 November 2023.
- ^ "Turbos squad confirmed for 2023" (Press release). Manawatu Turbos. 27 July 2023. Retrieved 27 July 2023.
- ^ "Fijian Drua unveil full 2024 squad" (Press release). Fijian Drua. 9 November 2023. Retrieved 9 November 2023.
External links
- itsrugby.co.uk Profile
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Fijian Drua – current squad
- Elia Canakaivata
- Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta
- Meli Derenalagi
- Mesake Doge
- Mesu Dolokoto
- Haereiti Hetet
- Tevita Ikanivere
- Jone Koroiduadua
- Vilive Miramira
- Motikai Murray
- Isoa Nasilasila
- Livai Natave
- Ratu Leone Rotuisolia
- Kitione Salawa Jr.
- Samu Tawake
- Zuriel Togiatama
- Meli Tuni
- Emosi Tuqiri
- Sailosi Vakalokalo
- Mesake Vocevoce
- Etonia Waqa
- Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula
- Philip Baselala
- Ilaisa Droasese
- Simione Kuruvoli
- Frank Lomani
- Iosefo Masi
- Ratu Peni Matawalu
- Epeli Momo
- Caleb Muntz
- Michael Naitokani
- Waqa Nalaga
- Isikeli Rabitu
- Taniela Rakuro
- Junior Ratuva
- Selestino Ravutaumada
- Tuidraki Samusamuvodre
- Moses Sorovi
- Kemu Valetini
- Apisalome Vota
- Mick Byrne
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