Akuila Rokolisoa
Rokolisoa representing New Zealand during the 2023 USA Sevens
Date of birth (1995-06-27) 27 June 1995
Place of birthTavua, Fiji
Height1.76 m (5 ft 9 in)
Weight82 kg (181 lb; 12 st 13 lb)
SchoolJames Cook High School
Rugby union career
Position(s) Wing, First five-eighth
National sevens team(s)
Years Team Comps
2018– New Zealand 31
Correct as of 1 December 2023
Medal record
Men's rugby sevens
Representing  New Zealand
Commonwealth Games
Bronze medal – third place 2022 Birmingham Team competition
Rugby World Cup Sevens
Gold medal – first place2018 San FranciscoTeam competition
Silver medal – second place2022 Cape TownTeam competition

Akuila Rokolisoa (born 27 June 1995) is a professional rugby union player who plays as a wing. Born in Fiji, he represents New Zealand at international level after qualifying on residency grounds.[1]

International career

Rokolisoa made his All Blacks Sevens debut at the 2018 Hong Kong Sevens.[2]

Rokolisoa was named in the All Blacks Sevens squad for the 2018 Rugby World Cup Sevens in San Francisco where he scored a crucial try in the final to see New Zealand take Gold. He was also named in the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.[3][4] He won a bronze medal at the event.[5][6] He featured for New Zealand at the 2022 Rugby World Cup Sevens in Cape Town.[7][8] He won a silver medal after his side lost to Fiji in the gold medal final.[9][10][11]

He is the current leading point scorer in the 2022-23 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series.

References

  1. ↑ "NZ Veteran Baker, Rokolisoa Ruled Out". fijisun.com. 10 March 2019. Retrieved 29 January 2023.
  2. ↑ "From 'sparkie' to sevens world champion: Akuila Rokolisoa feeling blessed after 'coming from nothing'". 1news.co.nz. 23 July 2018. Retrieved 5 August 2022.
  3. ↑ "Rugby Sevens teams named for Commonwealth Games". allblacks.com. 29 June 2022. Retrieved 4 July 2022.
  4. ↑ "Experienced New Zealand sevens squads revealed for Commonwealth Games". Stuff. 29 June 2022. Retrieved 4 July 2022.
  5. ↑ McConnell, Lynn (1 August 2022). "Double bronze for New Zealand Sevens sides in Birmingham". allblacks.com. Retrieved 5 August 2022.
  6. ↑ "NZ Sevens sides bounce back to win bronze medals". 1 News. 1 August 2022. Retrieved 5 August 2022.
  7. ↑ "NZ squads named for Rugby World Cup Sevens". NZ Herald. 31 August 2022. Retrieved 17 September 2022.
  8. ↑ "New Zealand Sevens teams named for Rugby World Cup Sevens in Cape Town". allblacks.com. 31 August 2022. Retrieved 17 September 2022.
  9. ↑ Julian, Adam (12 September 2022). "New Zealand sides scoop silver in Cape Town". allblacks.com. Retrieved 22 September 2022.
  10. ↑ "NZ Sevens come up short, losing World Cup finals in Cape Town". 1 News. 12 September 2022. Retrieved 22 September 2022.
  11. ↑ Wilson, Sam (11 September 2022). "Recap: New Zealand's men and women beaten in Rugby World Cup Sevens finals in Cape Town". Stuff. Retrieved 22 September 2022.
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