Tevita Latianara

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Tevita Latianara
Full nameRatu Tevita Visawaqa Latianara
Date of birth (1980-05-21) 21 May 1980 (age 44)
Place of birth Suva, Fiji
Height6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight198 lb (90 kg)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Wing
International career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2002 Fiji 2 (5)

Ratu Tevita Visawaqa Latianara (born 21 May 1980) is a Fijian former international rugby union player.

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A winger, Latianara was capped twice for Fiji national team in 2002 and scored a try on debut in a win over Samoa at Apia, while his other appearance came a week later against Tonga. His twin brother Ratu Aseri Qorovakarua Latianara competed in French professional rugby and the pair played together for Nadi. [1] [2] He also played for the Airport Rugby Club of Nadi. [3]

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References

  1. ↑ "16 years in France after one decision". Fiji Broadcasting Corporation . 27 September 2023.
  2. ↑ "Latianara brothers back for Nadi". Fiji Sun . 10 July 2008.
  3. ↑ "Airport ousts Saunaka in final match". Fiji Sun. 19 September 2011.
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