Iliesa Ratuva

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Iliesa Ratuva
Date of birth (1980-03-19) 19 March 1980 (age 44)
Height6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight220 lb (100 kg)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Flanker
International career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2012–13 Fiji 8 (5)

Iliesa Ratuva (born 19 March 1980) is a Fijian former international rugby union player. [1]

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A policeman by profession, Ratuva was a product of the Nadroga colts and under-23 sides. He made his debut for Fiji during the 2012 IRB Pacific Nations Cup and was capped eight times in total, primarily as a flanker. His caps included an appearance against England at Twickenham. [2] Retiring at the end of 2016, Ratuva bowed out of rugby with successful defences of the Farebrother-Sullivan Trophy and Skipper Cup playing for Nadroga. [3]

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References

  1. ↑ "Ra Eyes Major Union Spot". Fiji Sun . 5 September 2014.
  2. ↑ "England 54-12 Fiji". BBC Sport . 9 November 2012.
  3. ↑ "Ratuva calls it a day, hangs boots". The Fiji Times . 14 December 2016.
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