Tevita Kuridrani

Position:
Centre
Born in:
Suva, Fiji
Height:
6′4″
Weight:
225lbs
Age:
21
March 31, 1991
Status:
Available
Under Contract
In negotiations
Eligibility:
Australia
USA

Background

Tevita Kuridrani was born in Suva, Fiji, on March 31, 1991. He began playing rugby at a young age and moved to Australia with his family in 2007. He attended Corinda State High School in Brisbane, where he played rugby union and rugby league. Kuridrani made his debut for the Australian Under-20 team in 2010 and quickly established himself as one of the best young players in the country. He made his Super Rugby debut for the Brumbies in 2011 and won the Rookie of the Year award.

Highlights

Development

Kuridrani continued to develop as a player and became a regular starter for the Brumbies. He was a key member of the team that won the Super Rugby title in 2013.

In 2014, Kuridrani made his international debut for Australia. He has since gone on to play 60 Tests for the Wallabies, scoring 20 tries. He was a member of the Australian team that won the Rugby World Cup in 2015.

Achievements

Kuridrani is a two-time Super Rugby champion (2013, 2014) and a Rugby World Cup winner (2015). He has also been named to the Australian Rugby Team of the Year on three occasions (2013, 2014, 2015).

Kuridrani is a physical and athletic outside centre who is strong in the tackle and has a good turn of pace. He is also a good ball carrier and finisher. He is one of the most feared centres in world rugby.

Here are some of Kuridrani's notable achievements:

  • Super Rugby champion (2013, 2014)
  • Rugby World Cup winner (2015)
  • Australian Rugby Team of the Year (2013, 2014, 2015)
  • Australian Rugby Players' Association Player of the Year (2015)

Kuridrani is a talented and accomplished rugby player who is still in his prime. He is a valuable asset to the Australian national team and is sure to continue to achieve great things in the years to come.