Jasa Veremalua
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| Date of birth | May 29, 1988 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 1.95 m (6 ft 5 in) | ||
| Weight | 95 kg (209 lb) | ||
| Rugby union career | |||
| Playing career | |||
| Position | Flanker/Centre | ||
| Amateur clubs | |||
| Years | Club / team | ||
| Red Rock | |||
| Provincial/State sides | |||
| Years | Club / team | Caps | (points) |
| 2012-present | Nadroga | ||
| Sevens national teams | |||
| Years | Club / team | Comps | |
| 2013– |  Fiji |
7s WS | |
Jasa Veremalua (born 29 May 1988) is a Fijian rugby union player.[1] He is currently playing for the Fiji sevens team. Veremalua made his debut for Fiji at the 2013 Wellington Sevens.
Career
Jasa Veremalua was born and raised in Korotogo, Baravi, Nadroga and he started his career playing rugby in the local 7's competition. He has been playing for the famous RedRock 7's Team since 2012. His father died in 2005 when he was just 19. He regards his Red Rcok coach, Lote Rasiga as a father-figure
He attended Sigatoka Methodist Primary School then Sigatoka Methodist College and then went on to St Thomas Secondary School in Lautoka. He then attended Fiji National University in Ba to do his Diploma in Automobile and Road Transport studies.[2] He joined Senibiau Rugby Club in Nadroga in 2006 and later joined Natabua Rugby club from 2010-2011.
In 2012, he was named best player won the Campese-Serevi Medal during the Coral Coast 7's. He was later selected by the then Fiji 7's coach, Alifereti Dere into the 7's team. In March 2013, he was offered a contract by Stade Toulousain to play in the Top 14 competition but due to an injury, the offer was taken back.[3]
In 2016, his performance in the 2016 Canada Sevens saw him win the DHL Impact player of the tournament.[4]
References
- ↑ World Rugby Sevens Series (4 December 2015). "FIJI 7S Squads". Retrieved 18 December 2015.
- ↑ "Veremalua enjoys his rugby with Red Rock | Fiji Sun". fijisun.com.fj. 2012-12-21. Retrieved 2016-04-11.
- ↑ Conduit, Rox. "FBC News". fbc.com.fj. Retrieved 2016-04-11.
- ↑ "Jasa Veremalua shines in Las Vegas sun". DHL InMotion. Retrieved 2016-04-11.