Penijamini Makutu Explained

Penijamini Makutu
Birth Date:1 April 1989
Birth Place:Sigatoka, Fiji
Height:6 ft 4 in
Weight:240 lb
Occupation:Soldier
Position:Prop
Repyears1:2011–12
Repcaps1:4
Reppoints1:0

Ratu Penijamini Navidividinisiga Makutu (born 1 April 1989) is a Fijian rugby union player.

Rugby union career

A prop, Makutu made his debut for Fiji against Tonga in the 2011 IRB Pacific Nations Cup, gaining further caps in later tournament matches against Samoa and Japan.[1] [2] He made the initial Fiji squad for the 2011 Rugby World Cup but after breaking his arm was replaced by Graham Dewes.[3] [4] His fourth and final cap came in Fiji's 2012 match against England at Twickenham.[5] He has played rugby for Nadroga and Suva.[6]

Military

Makutu, a member of the Republic of Fiji Military Forces, has served in the Middle East with United Nations peacekeeping forces.[7]

See also

Notes and References

  1. News: Stallions welcome news about Makutu . Fiji Village . 19 July 2011 . en.
  2. News: Fiji selects four new caps for Pacific Nations . . 29 June 2011.
  3. News: Makutu, Kalou in doubt for RWC . . 3 August 2011.
  4. News: Dewes given another lifeline . Fiji Village . 5 August 2011 . en.
  5. News: England v Fiji: live . . 10 November 2012 . en.
  6. News: Suva likely to lose two key players . . 10 January 2021.
  7. News: No Train, No Play . Fiji Sun . 8 June 2022.