Asinate Serevi
Date of birth (1995-04-16) 16 April 1995
Place of birthSuva, Fiji
Height5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight190 lb (86 kg)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Forward
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2016–2019  United States
2022  Fiji 2 (0)

Asinate Serevi (born 16 April 1995) is a Fijian rugby union player. She represented the United States in international rugby before switching to play for Fiji in 2022. She competed for Fiji in their Rugby World Cup debut in 2022.

Rugby career

USA Eagles

Serevi made her debut for the United States against Canada at the 2016 Women's Rugby Super Series.[1] She graduated with a degree in Law and Justice from the Central Washington University. She is the daughter of Fiji sevens legend, Waisale Serevi.[2][1]

Serevi featured for the Eagles at the 2019 Women's Rugby Super Series.[3]

Fijiana

Serevi was named in the Fijiana squad for two test matches against Japan and Australia in 2022.[4][5] In September she played in a warm up match against Canada.[6] She was also named in the Fijiana squad for the 2021 Rugby World Cup.[7]

Serevi made the Fijiana's 23-member squad that faced the Wallaroos on 20 May, her side lost 22–5.[8][9]

References

  1. 1 2 Nataro, Ivamere (2022-05-03). "Asinate Fulfills Rugby Dream". Retrieved 2022-06-20.
  2. Tavi, Karalaini (2022-05-14). "Priceless advice for Asinate from Serevi". Fiji Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 2022-06-20.
  3. "Red Roses secure bonus-point win over USA". www.englandrugby.com. 2019-07-06. Retrieved 2022-06-20.
  4. Deo, Rohit (2022-04-30). "Asinate Serevi joins Seruvakula's team". FijiTimes. Retrieved 2022-06-20.
  5. Tuinuku, Eroni (2022-04-29). "Rooster Chicken to sponsor Fijiana 15s for two historic test matches while Seruvakula names four new overseas-based players". Official Website of Fiji Rugby Union. Retrieved 2022-06-20.
  6. "World Cup Warm-Up – Fiji vs Canada – ARN Guide". Americas Rugby News. 2022-09-22. Retrieved 2022-09-26.
  7. Prasad, Vashneel (2022-09-21). "Seruvakula names 32-member squad for Rugby World Cup". Official Website of Fiji Rugby Union. Retrieved 2022-09-23.
  8. Tinaivugona, Nina (2023-05-19). "Vodafone Fijiana 15's squad named for Wallaroos test match". Official Website of Fiji Rugby Union. Retrieved 2023-05-20.
  9. Williamson, Nathan (2023-05-20). "Wallaroos send off Parry in style with Fijiana victory". www.rugby.com.au. Retrieved 2023-05-20.
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