Sereima Leweniqila
Leweniqila in 2022
Date of birth (1990-05-05) 5 May 1990
Rugby union career
Position(s) Loose forward
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2022 Fijiana Drua 6 (0)
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2016–Present Fiji 8 (0)
National sevens team(s)
Years Team Comps
Fiji

Sereima Leweniqila (born 5 May 1990) is a Fijian rugby union player. She captained Fiji at the delayed 2021 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand.

Early life

Leweniqila hails from Nabouno, Udu, and Macuata. She also has maternal links to Namara, and Kadavu.[1][2]

Rugby career

2017

Leweniqila represented Fiji at the 2017 World Cup Asia/Oceania Qualifier in Hong Kong.[3][1][2]

2022

Leweniqila was named as captain of the Fijiana Drua squad in their inaugural 2022 Super W season.[4][5] She started in their debut match against the Rebels.[6][7][8] She then faced the Reds in the second round of the competition.[9] She also featured in their 45–17 victory over the Western Force.[10] She next captained the team as they ended the Waratahs 20 game winning streak.[11][12]

The Drua defeated the Brumbies 17–7 in the final round and booked themselves a spot in the Grand Final.[13] The captaincy was given to Bitila Tawake as the Drua met the Waratahs again in the Grand Final.[14][15] Despite a last minute comeback from the Waratahs, the Drua held on to win a thrilling Grand Final.[16][17]

In May 2022, Leweniqila was selected for the Fijiana squad for two test matches against Australia and Japan.[18][19] She played in the first test against Japan.[20] She also played in the second test against Australia, it was the first meeting between the two sides.[21][22]

In September 2022, She played in a warm up match against Canada.[23] She was named as captain of the Fijiana team for the 2021 Rugby World Cup.[24]

2023

Leweniqila led the Fijiana's in their second test against the Wallaroos on 20 May at the Allianz Stadium, her side were defeated 22–5.[25][26]

References

  1. 1 2 Salalo, Sereana (2021-11-19). "Fijiana Forward Sereima Leweniqila Shares Her Story". Fiji Sun. Retrieved 2022-08-22.
  2. 1 2 Tavi, Karalaini (2022-04-24). "Leweniqila defies all odds". Fiji Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 2022-08-22.
  3. ↑ Ratulevu, Pate (2016-12-08). "Fijiana 15s Hong Kong". Official Website of Fiji Rugby Union. Retrieved 2022-08-22.
  4. ↑ Cama, Akuila (2022-02-09). "Fijiana Drua squad for Super W named". Fiji Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 2022-07-20.
  5. ↑ Kotobalavu, Josefa (2022-02-09). "Eight overseas-based players in Fijian Drua squad for Super W". MaiTV Fiji. Retrieved 2022-08-22.
  6. ↑ Williamson, Nathan (2022-03-03). "Super W: All the team news for Round One". www.rugby.com.au. Retrieved 2022-07-20.
  7. ↑ "Fijiana Drua name team for Super W debut". RNZ. 2022-03-04. Retrieved 2022-07-20.
  8. ↑ Prasad, Vashneel (2022-03-03). "Fijiana Drua team named for its inaugural Super W match". Official Website of Fiji Rugby Union. Retrieved 2022-07-20.
  9. ↑ Williamson, Nathan (2022-03-10). "Super W: All the team news for Round Two". www.rugby.com.au. Retrieved 2022-07-20.
  10. ↑ Williamson, Nathan (2022-03-17). "Super W: All the team news for Round Three". www.rugby.com.au. Retrieved 2022-07-20.
  11. ↑ Williamson, Nathan (2022-03-31). "Super W: All the team news for Round Five". www.rugby.com.au. Retrieved 2022-07-20.
  12. ↑ Turaga, Semi (2022-04-01). "Fijiana Drua ends the Waratahs 20 game winning streak with 29-10 win". www.fijivillage.com. Retrieved 2022-08-22.
  13. ↑ Williamson, Nathan (2022-04-07). "Super W: All the team news for Round Six". www.rugby.com.au. Retrieved 2022-07-20.
  14. ↑ Williamson, Nathan (2022-04-21). "FIjiana Drua, NSW Waratahs confirm sides for Super W Grand Final". www.rugby.com.au. Retrieved 2022-07-20.
  15. ↑ Cabenatabua, Leone (2022-04-22). "Fijiana Duo Make Final Match 23". Retrieved 2022-07-20.
  16. ↑ Williamson, Nathan (2022-04-23). "Fijiana Drua claim Super W title in epic Grand Final". www.rugby.com.au. Retrieved 2022-08-22.
  17. ↑ "Fijiana Drua claim Super W championship with thrilling win over Waratahs". ABC News. 2022-04-23. Retrieved 2022-08-22.
  18. ↑ "Rooster Chicken to sponsor Fijiana 15s for two historic test matches while Seruvakula names four new overseas-based players". FijiTimes. 2022-04-29. Retrieved 2022-07-20.
  19. ↑ Biudole, Noa (2022-04-29). "4 overseas-bases reps in Fijiana XVs squad". fijilive.com. Retrieved 2022-07-21.
  20. ↑ Birch, John (2022-05-01). "Japan's winning start to Tri-Series". Scrum Queens. Retrieved 2022-07-20.
  21. ↑ Tucker, Jim (2022-05-06). "Wallaroos win on emotional return amid tries, tears and debuts". www.rugby.com.au. Retrieved 2022-07-20.
  22. ↑ Duthie, Rodney (2022-05-05). "Seruvakula names Fijiana 15s side". Fiji Times. Retrieved 2022-07-25.
  23. ↑ "World Cup Warm-Up – Fiji vs Canada – ARN Guide". Americas Rugby News. 2022-09-22. Retrieved 2022-09-26.
  24. ↑ Prasad, Vashneel (2022-09-21). "Seruvakula names 32-member squad for Rugby World Cup". Official Website of Fiji Rugby Union. Retrieved 2022-09-23.
  25. ↑ Tinaivugona, Nina (2023-05-19). "Vodafone Fijiana 15's squad named for Wallaroos test match". Official Website of Fiji Rugby Union. Retrieved 2023-05-20.
  26. ↑ Williamson, Nathan (2023-05-20). "Wallaroos send off Parry in style with Fijiana victory". www.rugby.com.au. Retrieved 2023-05-20.
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