William Ross Saukuru (born 16 February 1988) is a Fijian former rugby union player.[1]

William Saukuru
Full nameWilliam Ross Saukuru
Date of birth (1988-02-16) 16 February 1988 (age 36)
Place of birthSuva, Fiji
Height6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight191 lb (87 kg)
SchoolNadi Muslim College
Rugby union career
Position(s) Utility back
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2011–13 Buller 27 (78)
2014 Canterbury 1 (0)
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2010 Fiji 2 (0)

Saukuru was born in Suva and educated at Nadi Muslim College.[2]

A utility back, Saukuru represented Fiji at the 2008 Junior World Championship in Wales. He was called up by Fiji for the 2010 Pacific Nations Cup, debuting for the Flying Fijians on the wing against Samoa in Apia, before he gained a second cap off the bench in Fiji's win over Tonga.[3]

From 2011 to 2014, Saukuru played his rugby in New Zealand's South Island, representing Buller and Canterbury in provincial matches.[4] He was named the 2014 "men's sevens player of the year" by Canterbury Rugby.[5]

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References

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  1. ^ "Saukuru Promises To Deliver". Fiji Sun. 23 December 2008.
  2. ^ "Saukuru Targets 2011 WC". Fiji Sun. 29 October 2008.
  3. ^ "My Big Break". Fiji Sun. 14 June 2010.
  4. ^ Cranshaw, Norman (15 September 2012). "Rugby: Buller win despite speed wobbles". Westport News. NZ Herald.
  5. ^ "Nadolo And Saukuru Awarded". Fiji Sun. 12 December 2014.
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