Josaia Naulumatua "Joe" Lovodua (born 18 March 1998) is a Fijian professional

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footballer who plays for

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in the

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. He primarily plays as a utility. He has represented the Fijian national team, most notably at the

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Early life

Lovodua was born in

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. He played junior rugby league for Hurstville United.

Playing career

Lovodua began playing for the

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in the 2017 Holden Cup. In 2018 and 2019 he played in the

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for the Dragons. He was selected to represent in the

. In 2021, he joined South Sydney's

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team. Lovodua joined

on a one-year contract for 2022. He played 25 games with Hull F.C. in the 2022 Super League season as the club finished 9th. Lovodua played 19 matches for Hull F.C. for in the

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season as the club finished 10th on the table.

References

External links

Dragons profile2017 RLWC profile
{{DEFAULTSORT:Lovodua, Joe 1998 births Living people Combined Nationalities rugby league team players Fijian rugby league players Fiji national rugby league team players Hull F.C. players Rugby league hookers Rugby league locks Rugby league second-rows