David Raikuna (born 24 August 1987 in

Suva Suva () is the capital and largest city of Fiji. It is the home of the country's largest metropolitan area and serves as its major port. The city is located on the southeast coast of the island of Viti Levu, in Rewa Province, Central Divi ...

, Fiji), is a professional

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player. He currently plays for

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in the

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. He has also played for the New Zealand sevens team. Raikuna plays predominantly as a winger, although has the ability to cover centre and fullback.

Career

Raikuna made his debut for Counties Manukau in 2010, before signing with North Harbour for the 2011 season. In the same year, he was selected for the New Zealand sevens team. He was signed by the

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for the 2012 season and made his

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debut against the

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in the first round of the competition.

References

External links

Blues Profile

North Harbour Profile
* * Blues (Super Rugby) players Counties Manukau rugby union players 1987 births Living people Fijian rugby union players Rugby union wings North Harbour rugby union players Rugby union players from Suva New Zealand international rugby sevens players I-Taukei Fijian people {{Fiji-rugbyunion-bio-stub