Isake Katonibau

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Isake Camaibau Katonibau (born 27 May 1983) is a Fijian former rugby union international.

Isake Katonibau
Full nameIsake Camaibau Katonibau
Date of birth (1983-05-27) 27 May 1983 (age 41)
Place of birthSuva, Fiji
Height6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight210 lb (95 kg)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Centre
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2012 Fiji 3 (5)
Medal record
Rugby sevens
Pacific Games
Gold medal – first place 2015 Port Moresby Men's tournament

Early life and education

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Katonibau was born in Suva and educated at Marist Brothers High School.[1]

Career

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In 2012, Katonibau was capped three times for the Flying Fijians in the Pacific Nations Cup. He made his appearances as a centre and scored a try on debut in a win over Japan in Nagoya.[2]

Katonibau is a former captain of the Fiji rugby sevens team and was a member of the side that won the 2015 Hong Kong Sevens tournament. He was a forward in rugby sevens.[3]

Injury problems caused Katonibau to be withdrawn from the sevens squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics and an assault charge in 2018, for allegedly striking a police officer, caused further interruptions to his career.[4][5][6]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Katonibau physically and mentally prepared for NZ 7s". Fiji Village. 2 February 2015.
  2. ^ "Fiji beat Japan 25-19 in Pacific Nations Cup". The Sydney Morning Herald. 6 June 2012.
  3. ^ "Katonibau: Fijians Can". Fiji Sun. 29 December 2019.
  4. ^ Cava, Litia (17 June 2016). "Katonibau out of Rio team". The Fiji Times.
  5. ^ "Fiji rugby player charged with serious assault". Radio New Zealand. 19 June 2018.
  6. ^ "Magistrate Refuses Bail For Katonibau". Fiji Sun. 19 June 2018.
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