Veveni Lasaqa

Veveni Lasaqa
Date of birth (2002-04-06) 6 April 2002 (age 22)
Place of birthLautoka, Fiji
Height186 cm (6 ft 1 in)
Weight101 kg (223 lb; 15 st 13 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Flanker
Current team Hurricanes, Bay of Plenty
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2021– Bay of Plenty 18 (15)
2024– Hurricanes 1 (0)
Correct as of 3 March 2024

Veveni Lasaqa (born 6 April 2002) is a New Zealand rugby union player, who plays for the Hurricanes and Bay of Plenty. His preferred position is flanker.[1]

Early career

Lasaqa was born in Lautoka, Fiji, but moved to New Zealand to attend Tauranga Boys' College.[2] He plays his club rugby for Greerton Marist.[3]

Professional career

Lasaqa has represented Bay of Plenty in the National Provincial Championship since 2021, being named in their full squad for the 2023 Bunnings NPC.[4] He was called into the Hurricanes squad ahead of Round 2 of the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season, making his debut against the Reds.[5]

References

  1. ^ "Veveni Lasaqa". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 3 March 2024.
  2. ^ "The Scout: Top 4 teams found in New Zealand First XV rugby". NZ Herald. 1 September 2019. Retrieved 3 March 2024.
  3. ^ "Veveni Lasaqa". New Zealand Rugby History. Retrieved 3 March 2024.
  4. ^ "Introducing the 2023 Steamers Squad". Bay of Plenty Rugby. 21 July 2023. Retrieved 13 August 2023.
  5. ^ "Jordie Barrett set to play 100th match for the Hurricanes". Hurricanes (Press release). 28 February 2024. Retrieved 28 February 2024.


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