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Waqa Nalaga

Waqa Nalaga
Full nameEpeli Waqaicece
Date of birth (2003-07-07) 7 July 2003 (age 21)
Place of birthFiji
Height177 cm (5 ft 10 in)
Weight91 kg (201 lb; 14 st 5 lb)
Notable relative(s)Kavekini Nalaga (father)
Napolioni Nalaga (brother)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Centre
Current team Drua, Manawatu
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2023– Manawatu 3 (5)
2024– Drua 5 (10)
Correct as of 12 June 2024
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2023 Fiji U20 3 (5)
Correct as of 19 November 2023

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

Nalaga studied at Cuvu College in Nadi before moving to New Zealand.[2] He represented Fiji U20 in 2023.[3]

Professional career

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

  1. ^ "Waqa Nalaga". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 19 November 2023.
  2. ^ "Young Nalaga targets Fijian jumper". Fiji Live. 14 January 2023. Retrieved 19 November 2023.
  3. ^ "Rawaqa sticks with halves pair: Fiji names side to face Ireland in U20 championship". Fiji Times. 4 July 2023. Retrieved 19 November 2023.
  4. ^ "Turbos squad confirmed for 2023" (Press release). Manawatu Turbos. 27 July 2023. Retrieved 27 July 2023.
  5. ^ "Fijian Drua unveil full 2024 squad" (Press release). Fijian Drua. 9 November 2023. Retrieved 9 November 2023.


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