David Raikuna (born 24 August 1987 in Suva, Fiji), is a professional rugby union player. He currently plays for Stade Rochelais in the Top 14. 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.

David Raikuna
Birth nameDavid Raikuna
Date of birth (1987-08-18) 18 August 1987 (age 37)
Place of birthSuva, Fiji
Height1.82 m (6 ft 0 in)
Weight93 kg (14 st 9 lb; 205 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Wing
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
2008–10 Counties Manukau 10 (0)
2011–2015 North Harbour 29 (30)
2015-17 Stade Rochelais 7 (5)
2017-18 Strasbourg 14 (15)
2019- Carqueiranne-Hyères 18 (30)
Correct as of 13 October 2014
Super Rugby
Years Team Apps (Points)
2012 Blues 10 (5)
Correct as of 4 June 2012
National sevens team
Years Team Comps
2011 New Zealand 7s

Career

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Raikuna made his debut for Counties Manukau in 2010, before signing with North Harbour for the 2011 season.[1] In the same year, he was selected for the New Zealand sevens team.[2] He was signed by the Blues for the 2012 season and made his Super Rugby debut against the Crusaders in the first round of the competition.

References

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  1. ^ "The Blues Players | David Raikuna". Archived from the original on 4 January 2012. Retrieved 18 March 2012.
  2. ^ Union, Counties Manukau Rugby Football. "News". Counties Manukau Rugby Football Union. Archived from the original on 12 April 2017. Retrieved 8 March 2019.
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