David Raikuna (born 24 August 1987 in Suva, Fiji), is a professional rugby union player. He currently plays for Stade Rochelais in the Top 14. He has also played for the New Zealand sevens team. Raikuna plays predominantly as a winger, although has the ability to cover centre and fullback.
Birth name | David Raikuna | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Date of birth | 18 August 1987 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Place of birth | Suva, Fiji | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Height | 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Weight | 93 kg (14 st 9 lb; 205 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Career
editRaikuna made his debut for Counties Manukau in 2010, before signing with North Harbour for the 2011 season.[1] In the same year, he was selected for the New Zealand sevens team.[2] He was signed by the Blues for the 2012 season and made his Super Rugby debut against the Crusaders in the first round of the competition.
References
edit- ^ "The Blues Players | David Raikuna". Archived from the original on 4 January 2012. Retrieved 18 March 2012.
- ^ Union, Counties Manukau Rugby Football. "News". Counties Manukau Rugby Football Union. Archived from the original on 12 April 2017. Retrieved 8 March 2019.
External links
edit- Blues Profile
- North Harbour Profile
- David Raikuna at the World Rugby Men's Sevens Series (archived)
- "David Raikuna". itsrugby.co.uk. Retrieved 13 November 2021.