Waqa Nalaga
Full nameEpeli Waqaicece
Date of birth (2003-07-07) 7 July 2003
Place of birthFiji
Height177 cm (5 ft 10 in)
Weight91 kg (201 lb; 14 st 5 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Centre
Current team Drua, Manawatu
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2023– Manawatu 3 (5)
2024– Drua ()
Correct as of 19 November 2023
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2023 Fiji U20 3 (5)
Correct as of 19 November 2023

Epeli Wawaicece (born 7 July 2003), commonly known as Waqa Nalaga, is a Fijian rugby union player, who plays for the Drua and Manawatu. His preferred position is centre.[1]

Early career

Nalaga studied at Cuvu College in Nadi before moving to New Zealand.[2] He represented Fiji U20 in 2023.[3]

Professional career

Nalaga has represented Manawatu in the National Provincial Championship since 2023, being named in their full squad for the 2023 Bunnings NPC.[4] He was named in the Drua squad for the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season.[5]

References

  1. "Waqa Nalaga". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 19 November 2023.
  2. "Young Nalaga targets Fijian jumper". Fiji Live. 14 January 2023. Retrieved 19 November 2023.
  3. "Rawaqa sticks with halves pair: Fiji names side to face Ireland in U20 championship". Fiji Times. 4 July 2023. Retrieved 19 November 2023.
  4. "Turbos squad confirmed for 2023" (Press release). Manawatu Turbos. 27 July 2023. Retrieved 27 July 2023.
  5. "Fijian Drua unveil full 2024 squad" (Press release). Fijian Drua. 9 November 2023. Retrieved 9 November 2023.


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