Joeli Veitayaki (born 12 January 1967 in Matuku,

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) is a Fijian former rugby union player. His usual position was Prop. He debut for against the New Zealand Maori in

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on 4 June 1994. He played at the

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and

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. He has four daughters and two sons, Marilyn, Raijieli, Talei, Analie, Manawa and Haereiti Veitayaki. His son Haereti Hetet has also followed in his father's footsteps in playing for the Flying Fijians at prop. Veitayaki played for the

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and Northland. He made his

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debut for the

against the

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in 1999. He also had a stint with Irish club

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Fiji Rugby ProfileBlues ProfileJoeli Veitayaki at New Zealand Rugby History
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