David Raikuna | |
Birth Name: | David Raikuna |
Birth Date: | 18 August 1987 |
Birth Place: | Suva, Fiji |
Height: | 1.82 m |
Weight: | 93kg (205lb) |
Position: | Wing |
Provinceyears1: | 2008–10 |
Provinceyears2: | 2011–2015 |
Provinceyears3: | 2015-17 |
Provinceyears4: | 2017-18 |
Provinceyears5: | 2019- |
Province3: | Stade Rochelais |
Province4: | Strasbourg |
Province5: | Carqueiranne-Hyères |
Provinceapps1: | 10 |
Provinceapps2: | 29 |
Provinceapps3: | 7 |
Provinceapps4: | 14 |
Provinceapps5: | 18 |
Provincepoints1: | 0 |
Provincepoints2: | 30 |
Provincepoints3: | 5 |
Provincepoints4: | 15 |
Provincepoints5: | 30 |
Ru Provinceupdate: | 13 October 2014 |
Superyears1: | 2012 |
Super1: | Blues |
Superapps1: | 10 |
Superpoints1: | 5 |
Super14update: | 4 June 2012 |
Repsevensyears1: | 2011 |
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.
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.