Taniela Rakuro (born 28 May, 2000) is a Fijian rugby union player who plays for the Drua and Taranaki in the NPC as an injury replacement for Kini Naholo. His preferred position is wing.[1]
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Early career
editRakuro is from Malomalo in Nadroga.[2] He plays for Nadroga in the Skipper Cup.[3]
Professional career
editRakuro originally signed for the Drua as a development player ahead of the 2023 Super Rugby Pacific season.[4] He was promoted to the main squad on a short-term deal ahead of the season in February 2023[5] and made his debut in Round 1 of the season against Moana Pasifika, scoring the winning try on debut,[6] on what was the first occasion that he had left Fiji.[7]
References
edit- ↑ "Taniela Rakuro". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
- ↑ "Fijian Drua signs up Tiko and Rakuro for short-term main squad contracts". The Fiji Times. 22 February 2023. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
- ↑ "Sau expected to replace Habosi". FBC News. 19 February 2023. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
- ↑ "Fijian Drua unveil 2023 squad and first ever development group" (Press release). Fijian Drua. 28 November 2022. Retrieved 28 November 2022.
- ↑ "Player update - short term additions to the 2023 squad" (Press release). Fijian Drua. 22 February 2023. Retrieved 22 February 2023.
- ↑ "Taniela Rakuro's late strike seals it for Fijian Drua against gallant Moana Pasifika". The Fiji Times. 25 February 2023. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
- ↑ Salalo, Sereana (27 February 2023). "10 Things To Know About Taniela Rakuro". Fiji Sun. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
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