Etonia Waqa (born 2 June 1999) is a Fijian rugby union player, who plays for the Drua in Super Rugby. His preferred position is lock.[1]

Etonia Waqa
Full nameEtonia Bose Waqa
Date of birth (1999-06-02) 2 June 1999 (age 25)
Place of birthLomati, Koro Island, Fiji
Height196 cm (6 ft 5 in)
Weight96 kg (212 lb; 15 st 2 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Lock
Current team Drua, Bay of Plenty
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2022– Bay of Plenty 4 (0)
2023– Drua 6 (0)
Correct as of 18 August 2023
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2019 Fiji U20
Correct as of 18 August 2023

Early career

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Waqa is from Lomati village on Koro Island. Following selection for the Fiji U20 team he moved to New Zealand, featuring for Te Puna rugby club in the Bay of Plenty region.[2]

Professional career

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Waqa was called into the Drua squad ahead of Round 11 of the 2023 Super Rugby Pacific season, making his debut against the Hurricanes.[3] He was named in the Bay of Plenty squad for the 2023 Bunnings NPC, having been named as a late replacement in the 2022 edition, and having previously represented Bay of Plenty at junior level.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "Etonia Waqa". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 18 August 2023.
  2. ^ "Welcoming the Te Puna Rugby Club to the 2021 Middlesex 7s". Ardmore Marist. 27 January 2021. Retrieved 18 August 2023.
  3. ^ "Derenalagi returns to match-day 23" (Press release). Fijian Drua. 4 May 2023. Retrieved 4 May 2023.
  4. ^ "Introducing the 2023 Steamers Squad". Bay of Plenty Rugby. 21 July 2023. Retrieved 13 August 2023.
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