Joeli Veitayaki Jr. (born 14 March 1986) is a Fijian former rugby union international.

Joeli Veitayaki
Full nameJoeli Veitayaki Jr.
Date of birth (1986-03-14) 14 March 1986 (age 38)
Height5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight253 lb (115 kg)
Notable relative(s)Pauliasi Tabulutu (uncle)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Prop
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2016–19 Fiji 7 (0)

Veitayaki, a native of Gau Island, is of no relation to the Fiji prop of the same name, but is a nephew of dual-code international Pauliasi Tabulutu.[1] He plays his local rugby for Naitasiri and has been capped seven times for Fiji, all as a substitute.[2] In 2018, he was a member of the Fijian Drua side which won the National Rugby Championship.[3]

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References

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  1. ^ Malo, Maciu (24 July 2015). "Flying Fijians ready for tough Pacific battle". The Fiji Times.
  2. ^ Tavi, Karalaini (26 August 2020). "Veitayaki impressed with young players". Fiji Broadcasting Corporation.
  3. ^ Qalubau, Salote (21 September 2019). "Fijian Drua: Veitayaki To Lead". Fiji Sun.
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