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 edit
Raikuna 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.
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