Veveni Lasaqa
| Full name | Ratu Veveni Vuiwakaya Lasaqa | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Born | 6 April 2002 Lautoka, Fiji | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 186 cm (6 ft 1 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 101 kg (223 lb; 15 st 13 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Tauranga Boys' College | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Notable relative | Kele Lasaqa (cousin) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Veveni Lasaqa (born 6 April 2002) is a New Zealand rugby union player, who plays for the Highlanders and Bay of Plenty. His preferred position is flanker.[1]
Early career
Lasaqa was born in Lautoka, Fiji and migrated to Tauranga, New Zealand at the age of 8. He attended Tauranga Boys' College.[2] Lasaqa 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]
Personal life
He is the cousin of New Zealand Sevens player Kele Lasaqa.[6]
References
- ^ "Veveni Lasaqa". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 3 March 2024.
- ^ "The Scout: Top 4 teams found in New Zealand First XV rugby". NZ Herald. 1 September 2019. Retrieved 3 March 2024.
- ^ "Veveni Lasaqa". New Zealand Rugby History. Retrieved 3 March 2024.
- ^ "Introducing the 2023 Steamers Squad". Bay of Plenty Rugby. 21 July 2023. Retrieved 13 August 2023.
- ^ "Jordie Barrett set to play 100th match for the Hurricanes". Hurricanes (Press release). 28 February 2024. Retrieved 28 February 2024.
- ^ Julian, Adam (6 March 2026). "The 19-year-old starring in the All Blacks Sevens' resurgence". Rugby Pass. Retrieved 7 March 2026.
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