Viliame Veikoso
Date of birth | 4 April 1982 | ||
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Place of birth | Suva, Fiji | ||
Height | 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
Weight | 101 kilograms (223 lb) | ||
Notable relative(s) | Akapusi Qera | ||
Rugby union career | |||
Playing career | |||
Position | Hooker | ||
Professional / senior clubs | |||
Years | Club / team | Caps | (points) |
2005–2006 2007– |
North Otago Sharks (Colonial Cup) |
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National team(s) | |||
Years | Club / team | Caps | (points) |
2009 – | Fiji | 29 | (0) |
correct as of 29 June 2014. |
Viliame Veikoso (born 4 April 1982 in Suva, Fiji) is a Fijian rugby union footballer. He plays as a hooker. Veikoso hails from Nabua village, tikina Koroalau from Cakaudrove Province. he is also related to Akapusi Qera of Gloucester. Veikoso resides with his parents at Kinoya whose father is also a former school teacher. They currently live beside former Australian Wallaby international and ex Fiji coach Ilivasi Tabua.
Veikoso was also a former member of the QVS Old Boys Club which regularly play at the Suva Rugby Competition. He is regular for the Nadi's on the provincial competition in Fiji. Before playing for Fiji Veikoso played for 2nd division New Zealand side North Otago with whom he won the Heartland Championship in 2005 and 2006.
See also
- Fiji national rugby union team
- Fiji Warriors
- 2009 end of year rugby tests
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