Merevesi Ofakimalino
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Merevesi Fuga Ofakimalino (born 30 March 1994) is a Fijian rugby union player. She plays for Suva in the ANZ Marama Championship and for Fiji at an international level.[1]
Rugby career
[edit ]Ofakimalino made her international debut for Fiji against Papua New Guinea at the 2016 Oceania Championship.[2] [3] [4] In December, she made an appearance for the Fijiana's again at the 2017 World Cup Repechage tournament against Japan and Hong Kong.[5]
In 2022, Ofakimalino was selected for the Fijiana Drua squad for their Super W debut.[6] She made her Super W debut against the Western Force in the third round of competition.[7] She also featured against the Waratahs and the Brumbies in the final two rounds.[8] [9] She finally appeared in the Grand Final against the Waratahs as the Drua wrapped up a perfect season with their first title.[10] [11] [12] [13]
Ofakimalino was named in the Fijiana squad for two test matches against Australia and Japan in May.[14] [15] She came off the bench in the first test against Japan.[16] She was in the starting line up in the second test against Australia.[17] [18]
Ofakimalino was recalled into the Fijiana squad for the 2022 Oceania Championship in New Zealand.[19] [20] She scored a try in the Fijiana's 152–0 annihilation of Papua New Guinea.[21] [22] [23] [24] She played in the test against Tonga which they won 34–7.[25] In September she played in a warm up match against Canada.[26] She was also named in the Fijiana squad for the 2021 Rugby World Cup.[27]
In 2024, she was named in the Fijian Drua Women's side for the Super Rugby Women's season.[28]
References
[edit ]- ^ Tuinuku, Eroni (2022年06月16日). "Rugby is now a family affair for women playing at provincial and international levels". Official Website of Fiji Rugby Union. Retrieved 2022年08月23日.
- ^ "Women's RWC qualification at Stake in Inaugural Oceania Championship". www.fijirugby.com. Retrieved 2022年08月18日.
- ^ Ratulevu, Pate (2016年11月07日). "Fijiana Beat PNG to Win Inaugural Oceania Championship". Official Website of Fiji Rugby Union. Retrieved 2022年08月18日.
- ^ "Sport: New beginnings for Fiji's Women's 15s team". RNZ . 2016年10月28日. Retrieved 2022年08月23日.
- ^ Ratulevu, Pate (2016年12月08日). "Fijiana 15s Hong Kong". Official Website of Fiji Rugby Union. Retrieved 2022年08月18日.
- ^ Cama, Akuila (2022年02月09日). "Fijiana Drua squad for Super W named". Fiji Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 2022年07月20日.
- ^ Williamson, Nathan (2022年03月17日). "Super W: All the team news for Round Three". www.rugby.com.au. Retrieved 2022年07月20日.
- ^ Williamson, Nathan (2022年03月31日). "Super W: All the team news for Round Five". www.rugby.com.au. Retrieved 2022年07月20日.
- ^ Williamson, Nathan (2022年04月07日). "Super W: All the team news for Round Six". www.rugby.com.au. Retrieved 2022年07月20日.
- ^ Williamson, Nathan (2022年04月21日). "FIjiana Drua, NSW Waratahs confirm sides for Super W Grand Final". www.rugby.com.au. Retrieved 2022年07月20日.
- ^ Cabenatabua, Leone (2022年04月22日). "Fijiana Duo Make Final Match 23" . Retrieved 2022年07月20日.
- ^ "Fijiana Drua cap off unbeaten season with historic comeback win over Waratahs". the Guardian. 2022年04月23日. Retrieved 2022年08月18日.
- ^ "'This is history': Fijiana Drua claim Super W title to cap off unbeaten season". www.rugbypass.com. 2022年04月23日. Retrieved 2022年08月18日.
- ^ "Rooster Chicken to sponsor Fijiana 15s for two historic test matches while Seruvakula names four new overseas-based players". FijiTimes. 2022年04月29日. Retrieved 2022年07月20日.
- ^ Biudole, Noa (2022年04月29日). "4 overseas-bases reps in Fijiana XVs squad". fijilive.com. Retrieved 2022年07月21日.
- ^ Birch, John (2022年05月01日). "Japan's winning start to Tri-Series". Scrum Queens. Retrieved 2022年07月20日.
- ^ Tucker, Jim (2022年05月06日). "Wallaroos win on emotional return amid tries, tears and debuts". www.rugby.com.au. Retrieved 2022年07月20日.
- ^ Duthie, Rodney (2022年05月05日). "Seruvakula names Fijiana 15s side". Fiji Times. Retrieved 2022年07月25日.
- ^ Tuinuku, Eroni (2022年06月22日). "Seruvakula names 18 debutants in the Fijiana XV's for Oceania Championship". Official Website of Fiji Rugby Union. Retrieved 2022年07月20日.
- ^ Salalo, Sereana (2022年06月23日). "Tawake Captain, Leweniqila Out". Fiji Sun. Retrieved 2022年07月20日.
- ^ Walker, Sarah (2022年07月09日). "2022 Oceania Rugby Women's Championship Team Lists 9 July 2022" (PDF). Oceania Rugby. Retrieved 2022年08月20日.
- ^ "Samoa win in a close match while Fiji dominated day 1 of the Oceania Rugby Women's Championship". oceania.rugby. 2022年07月09日. Retrieved 2022年07月20日.
- ^ Biudole, Noa (2022年07月09日). "Fijiana wallop PNG in 24-try romp". fijilive.com. Retrieved 2022年07月20日.
- ^ Tavi, Karalaini (2022年07月09日). "Fijiana trounces PNG". Fiji Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 2022年07月20日.
- ^ Walker, Sarah (2022年07月13日). "2022 Oceania Rugby Women's Championship Team List 13 July 2022" (PDF). Oceania Rugby. Retrieved 2022年08月20日.
- ^ "World Cup Warm-Up – Fiji vs Canada – ARN Guide". Americas Rugby News. 2022年09月22日. Retrieved 2022年09月26日.
- ^ Prasad, Vashneel (2022年09月21日). "Seruvakula names 32-member squad for Rugby World Cup". Official Website of Fiji Rugby Union. Retrieved 2022年09月23日.
- ^ "2024 ROOSTER CHICKEN FIJIAN DRUA WOMEN SQUAD NAMED". Fijian Drua Rugby. 2024年02月22日. Retrieved 2024年03月03日.