Taniela Rakuro Explained
| Taniela Rakuro |
| Birth Place: | Malomalo, Nadroga, Fiji |
| Position: | Wing |
| Years1: | 2023– |
| Apps1: | 2 |
| Points1: | 5 |
| Clubupdate: | 19 March 2023 |
Taniela Rakuro is a Fijian rugby union player who plays for the . His preferred position is wing.[1]
Early career
Rakuro is from Malomalo in Nadroga.[2] He plays for Nadroga in the Skipper Cup.[3]
Professional career
Rakuro originally signed for the 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, scoring the winning try on debut,[6] on what was the first occasion that he had left Fiji.[7]
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: Taniela Rakuro. Ultimate Rugby. 19 March 2023.
- News: Fijian Drua signs up Tiko and Rakuro for short-term main squad contracts. The Fiji Times. 22 February 2023. 19 March 2023.
- News: Sau expected to replace Habosi. FBC News. 19 February 2023. 19 March 2023.
- Fijian Drua unveil 2023 squad and first ever development group . Fijian Drua . 28 November 2022 . 28 November 2022.
- Player update - short term additions to the 2023 squad . Fijian Drua . 22 February 2023 . 22 February 2023.
- News: Taniela Rakuro’s late strike seals it for Fijian Drua against gallant Moana Pasifika. The Fiji Times. 25 February 2023. 19 March 2023.
- News: 10 Things To Know About Taniela Rakuro. Fiji Sun. 27 February 2023. 19 March 2023.
