Penijamini Makutu

Penijamini Makutu
Full namePenijamini Navidividinisiga Makutu
Date of birth (1989-04-01) 1 April 1989 (age 35)
Place of birthSigatoka, Fiji
Height6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
Weight240 lb (109 kg)
Occupation(s)Soldier
Rugby union career
Position(s) Prop
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2011–12 Fiji 4 (0)

Ratu Penijamini Navidividinisiga Makutu (born 1 April 1989) is a Fijian rugby union player.

Rugby union career

A prop, Makutu made his debut for Fiji against Tonga in the 2011 IRB Pacific Nations Cup, gaining further caps in later tournament matches against Samoa and Japan.[1][2] He made the initial Fiji squad for the 2011 Rugby World Cup but after breaking his arm was replaced by Graham Dewes.[3][4] His fourth and final cap came in Fiji's 2012 match against England at Twickenham.[5] He has played rugby for Nadroga and Suva.[6]

Military

Makutu, a member of the Republic of Fiji Military Forces, has served in the Middle East with United Nations peacekeeping forces.[7]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Stallions welcome news about Makutu". Fiji Village. 19 July 2011.
  2. ^ "Fiji selects four new caps for Pacific Nations". Stuff.co.nz. 29 June 2011.
  3. ^ "Makutu, Kalou in doubt for RWC". Fiji Sun. 3 August 2011.
  4. ^ "Dewes given another lifeline". Fiji Village. 5 August 2011.
  5. ^ "England v Fiji: live". The Daily Telegraph. 10 November 2012.
  6. ^ "Suva likely to lose two key players". Fiji Broadcasting Corporation. 10 January 2021.
  7. ^ "No Train, No Play". Fiji Sun. 8 June 2022.