Namatakula

Namatakula is a village located in Fiji on the Coral Coast. The population is approximately 2,522.

Namatakula
Village
Coordinates: 18°13′45″S 177°46′59″E
CountryFiji
IslandViti Levu
Population
  Total2,522

Notable people

Namatakula is famous for producing rugby league and rugby union stars.

Dual code

Rugby union

Before them, Isei Nasiganiyavi the father of Nemani and Chris played for the Reds in the 80s while Luke Erenavula played for the North Sydney Bears at around the same time as Noa Nadruku for the Canberra Raiders before moving across the Tasman to play for Counties Manukau and the New Zealand 7s team. Aisea Batibasaga and Elia Tuqiri from Namatakula also played for the Wallabies 7s team while another cousin Lote Tuqiri played for Japan. Josh Tuqiri, nephew of Lote Tuqiri also hails from Namatakula. Josh is well known for his contributions in the GPS and Souths Rugby clubs.


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