Waqa Nalaga
| Full name | Epeli Waqaicece | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 7 July 2003 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Fiji | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 177 cm (5 ft 10 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 91 kg (201 lb; 14 st 5 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Notable relative(s) | Kavekini Nalaga (father) Napolioni Nalaga (brother) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Epeli Waqaicece (born 7 July 2003), commonly known as Waqa Nalaga, is a Fijian rugby union player, who plays for the Drua and Manawatu. His preferred position is centre.[1]
Early career
[edit]Nalaga studied at Cuvu College in Nadi before moving to New Zealand.[2] He represented Fiji U20 in 2023.[3]
Professional career
[edit]Nalaga has represented Manawatu in the National Provincial Championship since 2023, being named in their full squad for the 2023 Bunnings NPC.[4] He was named in the Drua squad for the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ "Waqa Nalaga". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 19 November 2023.
- ^ "Young Nalaga targets Fijian jumper". Fiji Live. 14 January 2023. Retrieved 19 November 2023.
- ^ "Rawaqa sticks with halves pair: Fiji names side to face Ireland in U20 championship". Fiji Times. 4 July 2023. Retrieved 19 November 2023.
- ^ "Turbos squad confirmed for 2023" (Press release). Manawatu Turbos. 27 July 2023. Retrieved 27 July 2023.
- ^ "Fijian Drua unveil full 2024 squad" (Press release). Fijian Drua. 9 November 2023. Retrieved 9 November 2023.
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