Hailing from Korolevu, Fiji, Tuqiri is a rampaging winger who began his rugby career in the league format of the game. In early 2003, Tuqiri, having been approached by Australian Rugby Union officials, made the switch to the 15-a-side form of the game when he signed with Super Rugby side the New South Wales Waratahs. That same year he made his bow on the international stage against Ireland, becoming the 43rd dual code international for the Wallabies. Having amassed 67 caps for Australia over the course of six years, Tuqiri moved to Europe where he spent a solitary year with the Leicester Tigers. In 2010, after a 7 year absence, the powerful winger returned to the 13 man form of the game, signing a contract with NRL club the Wests Tigers.
Career
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NSW Waratahs Left Wing |
2003 - 2009 |
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Australia Left Wing |
2003 - 2009 |
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Leicester Tigers Left Wing |
2009 - 2010 |
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Leinster Rugby Left Wing |
2013 - 2014 |
