Jone Rova (born 12 July 2002) is a New Zealand rugby union player, who plays for the Crusaders and Canterbury. His preferred position is centre.[1]

Jone Rova
Date of birth (2002-07-12) 12 July 2002 (age 22)
Place of birthFiji
Height182 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Weight94 kg (207 lb; 14 st 11 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Centre
Current team Crusaders, Canterbury
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2022– Canterbury 8 (0)
2024– Crusaders ()
Correct as of 19 November 2023

Early career

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Rova is from the village of Vusaratu in Natewa, Cakaudrove Province in Fiji. In 2022, he became the first rugby international from the village when he represented New Zealand U20.[2] He attended New Plymouth Boys' High School where he played for their First XV.[3]

Professional career

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Rova has represented Canterbury in the National Provincial Championship since 2022, being named in their full squad for the 2023 Bunnings NPC.[4] He was named in the Crusaders squad for the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "Jone Rova". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 19 November 2023.
  2. ^ "Jone Rova shines for New Zealand Under 20s at Oceania Championship". All Blacks. 14 July 2022. Retrieved 19 November 2023.
  3. ^ "Rova in Crusaders squad for Farmlands Cup". Fiji Live. 9 February 2023. Retrieved 19 November 2023.
  4. ^ "Canterbury Rugby announce NPC squad for 2023 season". Canterbury Rugby Union. 25 July 2023. Retrieved 29 July 2023.
  5. ^ "2024 Squad Launched" (Press release). Crusaders. 9 November 2023. Retrieved 9 November 2023.
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