Lalakai Foketi (born 22 December 1994) is an Australian

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player who currently plays as a

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for the in Super Rugby.

Career

Foketi first came to prominence in 2013 with some impressive displays while playing for the Manly Marlins colts side. As a result, he was named in the Melbourne Rebels extended playing squad for the 2014 Super Rugby season. He was not expected to feature much during his debut season, however a spate of injuries to Rebels backline players saw him earn a first Super Rugby cap against the on 23 May 2014.

International

Foketi was an Australia Schoolboys representative in 2012, and played four matches for the Australia Under 20 side at the

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. He also played four matches in the

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tournament in New Zealand.

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