Simon Koroiyadi

Simon Koroiyadi
Date of birth (2004-04-13) 13 April 2004 (age 20)
Place of birthWindsor, England
Height191 cm (6 ft 3 in)
Weight111 kg (245 lb; 17 st 7 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Flanker
Current team Mogliano Rugby/Benetton Rugby
Youth career
- Derby RFC
– Leicester Tigers
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2020–2024 Leicester Tigers 4 (0)
2024– Mogliano ()
2024– →Benetton 1 (0)
Correct as of 30 Nov 2024
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2024 Fiji Under 20 5 (0)

Simon Koroiyadi (born 23 April 2004) is an English-born Fijian professional rugby union player who plays Flanker for Mogliano in the Italian Serie A Elite.[1]

Professional career

Until 2024 he played for Academy Leicester Tigers. Under contract with Mogliano, Koroiyadi was named as Permit Player for Benetton in November 2024 ahead of the 2024–25 United Rugby Championship season.[2] He made his debut in Round 7 of the 2024–25 season against the Edinburgh Rugby.[3]

In Summer 2024 he was called in Fiji Under 20 squad for 2024 World Rugby U20 Championship.

References

  1. ^ "MOGLIANO RINFORZA ANCORA GLI AVANTI CON IL GIOVANE FIGIANO SIMON KOROIYADI". Mogliano Rugby (in Italian).
  2. ^ "L'AMICHEVOLE DI FIRENZE TRA BENETTON RUGBY E ZEBRE PARMA FINISCE IN PAREGGIO SUL 19-19". Benetton Rugby. 21 November 2024.
  3. ^ "A EDIMBURGO UN PUNTO DI BONUS PER I LEONI CHE PERDONO 50-33". Benetton Rugby. 30 November 2024. Retrieved 30 November 2024.