Nemia Kenatale

Nemia Kenatale (born 21 January 1986) is a Fijan rugby union player. He plays in the scrumhalf position. He formerly played for Glasgow Warriors in the Pro12.

Nemia Kenatale
Birth nameNemia Serelevu Kenatale Ranuku
Date of birth (1986-01-21) 21 January 1986
Place of birthTavua, Fiji
Height1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
Weight92 kg (203 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Scrum-half
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
- Stirling County ()
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2013-16
2016-17		 Farul Constanța
Glasgow Warriors
3
(0)
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
2012–13 Southland 9 (0)
Correct as of 23 October 2013
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
2008– Fiji 39 (35)

Rugby Union career

Amateur career

While not in use for the Warriors, Kenatale played for Stirling County.[1]

Professional career

On 31 May 2016 it was announced that Nemia had signed for Glasgow Warriors.[2] He made his debut for the club on 30 August 2016 against Canada 'A' scoring a try, but was injured in the process.[3] He made his Pro12 debut on 31 December 2016 for the Warriors against Benetton Treviso in Italy in a 35-28 win for the Glasgow side.[4]

On 4 May 2017 it was announced that Kenatale would be released by the Glasgow Warriors at the end of the season.[5]

International career

Nemia was also an understudy to Kelemedi Bola for the Knights during the Colonial Cup. He has since grown as a player and has twice represented his country; on 5 July 2008 against Tonga (Lost, 16–27) and on 22 June 2008 against Japan (Won, 24–12). In October 2010 Kenatale was selected to represent his country, for the upcoming Fiji 2010 November tour of Europe.

References
  1. "Scotland centurion Sean Lamont in BT Premiership action - Glasgow Warriors".
  2. "Fijian scrum-half Kenatale signs - Glasgow Warriors".
  3. "Warriors finish pre-season with convincing win over Canada 'A' - Glasgow Warriors".
  4. "Benetton Treviso vs Glasgow Warriors, Sat, 31/12/2016 - 14:00 - Glasgow Warriors".
  5. http://www.glasgowwarriors.org/news/17/05/04/warriors-announce-summer-departures
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