Kavekini Nalaga (born Nadroga,[1] circa 1965) is a Fijian former rugby union footballer who played as wing.[2] He is the father of Napolioni Nalaga,[3][4] who also plays as wing.

Kavekini Nalaga
Date of birthcirca 1965
Place of birthNasama, Nadroga, Fiji
Rugby union career
Position(s) Wing
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
19??-1989 Nadroga ()
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1986-1989 Fiji 11 (6)

Career

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His first cap for Fiji was during the match against Samoa, at Nuku'alofa, on 2 July 1986. Nalaga was in the 1987 Rugby World Cup roster, where he played the match against Argentina, in Hamilton, on 24 May.[5] His last international cap was against Tonga, in Suva, on 15 July 1989.

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  1. ^ "Nalaga call for changes - Fiji Sun".
  2. ^ "Nalaga continues on father's dream - Fiji Sun".
  3. ^ "Nalaga Senior fires up son - Fiji Sun".
  4. ^ "Nalaga shows the way - Fiji Times Online". www.fijitimes.com.
  5. ^ "A chip off the old block - Fiji Times Online". 30 July 2012. Archived from the original on 30 July 2012.
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