Freddie Robarts is a Fijian former professional

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footballer who represented

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in the 2000 World Cup.

Playing career

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junior, Robarts played for the

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in the

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competition. In 1992 he represented an Auckland-based Pacific XIII that beat the

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46–42. Along with his brother Phil, played for the

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in the

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between 1994 and 1995.''Lion Red Rugby League Annual 1995'',

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, 1995. He won the ARL's best and fairest award in 1998 and 1999 representing

, becoming the only player ever to win the award in back to back seasons. He also won the Lipscombe Cup for sportsman of the year in 1999.''New Zealand Rugby League Annual '98'',

, 1998. p.128 Robarts also played for

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.Te Atatu Rugby League and Sports Club Inc
''aucklandleague.co.nz'' In 2000 Robarts represented

at the Millennium World Cup, playing in all three of Fiji's matches.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Robarts, Freddie Living people Fijian rugby league players Fiji national rugby league team players Bay Roskill Vikings players Te Atatu Roosters players Rugby league hookers Rugby league props Rugby league second-rows Auckland rugby league team players 1970s births Waitakere rugby league team players Fijian emigrants to New Zealand