David Raikuna

David Raikuna (born 24 August 1987 in Suva, Fiji), is a professional rugby union player. He currently plays for the Blues in Super Rugby and North Harbour in the ITM Cup. 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.

David Raikuna
Birth nameDavid Raikuna
Date of birth (1987-08-18) 18 August 1987
Place of birthSuva, Fiji
Height1.82 m (6 ft 0 in)
Weight93 kg (14 st 9 lb; 205 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Wing
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
2008–10
2011–2015
2015-
Counties Manukau
North Harbour
Stade Rochelais
10
29
(0)
(30)
Correct as of 13 October 2014
Super Rugby
Years Team Apps (Points)
2012 Blues 10 (5)
Correct as of 4 June 2012
National sevens team(s)
Years Team Comps
2011 New Zealand

Career

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.

References

  1. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 4 January 2012. Retrieved 18 March 2012.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  2. Union, Counties Manukau Rugby Football. "News". Counties Manukau Rugby Football Union.


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