Inoke Burua

Early career Burua was born in Suva, Fiji and attended Suva Grammar School where he captained the rugby team. After school, he moved to Japan to study at Ryutsu Keizai University where he also played rugby between 2018 and 2022. He is Japanese qualified due to residency.

Career While still a university student, Burua signed for the Japanese Super Rugby side the Sunwolves, being named as part of their squad for the 2020 Super Rugby season. He did not make an appearance for the side. After graduating he signed for the Yokohama Canon Eagles in 2022. In his first season for the club, he scored 14 tries, the third most in the competition. Ahead of the 2025 season, Burua joined the Kobelco Kobe Steelers.

International career In June 2026, Burua was called-up for Japan. In the June International Window, Burua started on the left-wing for Japan XV against the Māori All Blacks at the Paloma Mizuho Stadium, Nagoya. Burua scored a try for the team in the 39th minute, however the team lost 31–38.