Tevita Vaikona
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Tevita Vaikona born (Sunday 18 August 1974) is a Tongan rugby union footballer. He is a powerful winger who enjoyed massive success in Rugby League before switching codes, Vaikona joined Saracens F.C. from Bradford Bulls in 2004 and went on to score a try on his debut a few months later. He has also represented Tonga on numerous occasions.
In league he played for both Hull and Bradford where his tries and powerful play saw him voted the best League winger in the World. He was then named Player of the Season during his first year at the Saracens. Injury stalled his 2005/06 campaign but he soon came back to where he left off. He is known for his offloading ability, which has led to numerous tries for his club.
[edit] External link
- Tevita Vaikona on saracens.com