Vereniki Tikoisolomone

Vereniki Tikoisolomone (born 24 November 1998)[1] is a Fijian rugby union player who plays for the Highlanders in Super Rugby. He also plays for the Houston SaberCats in Major League Rugby (MLR). His playing position is wing.

Vereniki Tikoisolomone
Date of birth (1998-11-24) 24 November 1998 (age 25)
Place of birthTaveuni, Fiji
Height188 cm (6 ft 2 in)
Weight90 kg (198 lb; 14 st 2 lb)
SchoolLelean Memorial School
Rugby union career
Position(s) Wing
Current team Taranaki, Houston SaberCats
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2019–2020 Wanganui 13 (80)
2021– Taranaki 15 (30)
2023– Houston SaberCats 12 (25)
Correct as of 27 June 2023
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2021 New Zealand Barbarians 1 (5)
Correct as of 22 October 2022

He was named as an injury replacement in the Highlanders squad for the 2022 Super Rugby Pacific season.[2][3] He was also a member of the Taranaki 2021 Bunnings NPC squad.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "Vereniki Tikoisolomone". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 2 December 2021.
  2. ^ "Highlanders name replacement players to cover All Black leave and Squad injuries" (Press release). Highlanders. 2 December 2021. Retrieved 2 December 2021.
  3. ^ "Super Rugby Pacific: Highlanders lose Patelesio Tomkinson, but add Vereniki Tikoisolomone, Christian Lio-Willie". Stuff.co.nz. 2 December 2021. Retrieved 2 December 2021.
  4. ^ "Prop Michael Bent back for Taranaki Bulls". Stuff.co.nz. 16 July 2021. Retrieved 16 July 2021.
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