About Epeli Naituivau
Born 1962. Epeli Naituivau is a rugby union player.
Epeli Naituivau (born 22 May 1962) is a Fijian former rugby union footballer, who played as prop. He is one of the eight members of the country's armed forces to play for Fiji in a Rugby World Cup squad, alongside Koli Rakoroi, Elia Rokowailoa, Rusiate Namoro, Tom Mitchell, Alifereti Dere and Setareki Tawake.
Career Naituivau debuted for Fiji against Tonga, at Nuku'alofa, on 24 March 1990. He called in the 1991 Rugby World Cup squad, where he played against Romania and Canada, as well in the 1999 Rugby World Cup squad, where he played against Namibia and England, the latter being his last international cap.
Post-retirement Naituivau coached Fiji Barbarians in 2009, and in 2010, he was technical advisor and forwards coach for Fiji Warriors. Until 2013, he was appointed Development Officer by Fiji Rugby Union
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Who is Epeli Naituivau?
Fijian rugby union footballer (1962-)
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Epeli Naituivau was born on 22 May 1962 in Fiji.
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Epeli Naituivau is a rugby union player.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Epeli Naituivau. https://biography.guide/epeli-naituivau/
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