Summary
Josaia Rabele "Joe" Dakuitoga (born 25 September 1965), also known as Jo Rabele, is a Fijian professional rugby league coach who last coached the Fijian national team, and a former professional rugby league footballer.
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| Full name | Josaia Rabele Dakuitoga | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 25 September 1965 Fiji | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Wing, Second-row | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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In his playing career, Dakuitoga was a founding member of the national team at the 1992 Rugby League World Sevens. He played for the Penrith Panthers and the Sheffield Eagles, and represented Fiji at the 1995 World Cup.[2] He was later the coach of the Fijian team at the 2008 World Cup.
Playing career edit
Dakuitoga played for the Penrith Panthers in the NSWRL Premiership, playing in seven matches between 1994 and 1995. He was selected for the Fijian squad in the 1995 World Cup. Following this tournament he signed with the Sheffield Eagles along with teammates Waisale Sovatabua and Malakai Yasa Kaunaivalu.[3] Dakuitoga spent two seasons at the Eagles.
Coaching career edit
While coaching the Nadera Panthers in the Fiji National Rugby League competition Dakuitoga was appointed the domestic national coach in 2007.[4] In 2008 he took the Fijian squad to the 2008 World Cup as head coach.[5]
In August 2020, Dakuitoga was appointed head coach of Fiji ahead of the 2021 World Cup.[5]
Dakuitoga was appointed Director of Coaching at Griffith Waratahs in the Group 20 Rugby League competition in 2023.[6]
References edit
- ^ RLP
- ^ "Life After Sports: Why Rabele Stuck With League". Fiji Sun. 28 August 2020. Retrieved 16 February 2023.
- ^ Edwards still in doubt for semi-final The Independent, 17 October 1995
- ^ "Bati camp in Fiji redesigned Hayne's journey". Fiji Times. 4 February 2017. Retrieved 16 February 2023.
- ^ a b Wylie, Vinnie (26 August 2020). "Dakuitoga appointed Fiji rugby league coach again". Radio New Zealand. Retrieved 14 April 2021.
- ^ Smith, Tallon (27 March 2023). "Major Coup for Waratah Tigers Secures Rugby League's Future in Griffith". Battlers For Bush Footy. Retrieved 19 May 2023.