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Sereima Leweniqila (born 5 May 1990) is a Fijian rugby union player. She captained Fiji at the delayed 2021 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand.
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Leweniqila hails from Nabouno, Udu, and Macuata. She also has maternal links to Namara, and Kadavu.[1][2]
Leweniqila represented Fiji at the 2017 World Cup Asia/Oceania Qualifier in Hong Kong.[3][1][2]
Leweniqila was named as captain of the Fijiana Drua squad in their inaugural 2022 Super W season.[4][5] She started in their debut match against the Rebels.[6][7][8] She then faced the Reds in the second round of the competition.[9] She also featured in their 45–17 victory over the Western Force.[10] She next captained the team as they ended the Waratahs 20 game winning streak.[11][12]
The Drua defeated the Brumbies 17–7 in the final round and booked themselves a spot in the Grand Final.[13] The captaincy was given to Bitila Tawake as the Drua met the Waratahs again in the Grand Final.[14][15] Despite a last minute comeback from the Waratahs, the Drua held on to win a thrilling Grand Final.[16][17]
In May 2022, Leweniqila was selected for the Fijiana squad for two test matches against Australia and Japan.[18][19] She played in the first test against Japan.[20] She also played in the second test against Australia, it was the first meeting between the two sides.[21][22]
In September 2022, She played in a warm up match against Canada.[23] She was named as captain of the Fijiana team for the 2021 Rugby World Cup.[24]
Leweniqila led the Fijiana's in their second test against the Wallaroos on 20 May at the Allianz Stadium, her side were defeated 22–5.[25][26]
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