Koli Rakoroi

Koli Rakoroi
Birth nameKolinio Rakoroi
Date of birth (1956-07-01) 1 July 1956 (age 68)
Place of birthFiji
Height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight217 lb (98 kg)
Occupation(s)Naval officer
Rugby union career
Position(s) Lock, Number 8
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
- Navy[1] ()
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
Suva ()
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1983-1987 Fiji 21 (8)

Kolinio "Koli" Rakoroi (born 1 July 1956) is a Fijian former rugby union footballer, he played as a lock or number eight. He was the captain for the Flying Fijians in the 1987 Rugby World Cup.

Career

His first international cap for the Flying Fijians was against Tonga, at Suva, on June 18, 1983. He was present in the 1987 Rugby World Cup roster, which he captained. His last cap was against Tonga, at Suva, on August 29, 1987. He also played for Suva.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Life After Sports: Kolinivala Uses Rugby to Empower Youths".
  2. ^ Rakoroi is Suva president


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