Douglas Daveta
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Douglas Daveta is a Fijian rugby union player. He plays for the Fiji national rugby sevens team.
Career
A serving member of the Republic of Fiji Military Forces,[1] in November 2025, Daveta played for the Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF) at No.10 as they reached the final of the Vodafone Ratu Sukuna Bowl, but lost 10-26 to three-times defending champions Police at Labasa’s Subrail Park.[2] He also played in 2025 as Malolo won the Skipper Cup with a win over Naitasiri.[3][1] He can also play at full-back.[4]
Having played for the Fiji Warriors, Daveta made his debut for the Senior Fiji national rugby sevens team playing and impressing in the 2025-26 SVNS.[5][6] He was part of the winning Fiji side’s victory on debut at the 2026 Singapore Sevens in January 2026.[7][3][8] Daveta also impressed in the final tournament of the regular season in New York at the 2026 USA Sevens, scoring 21 points across the weekend, including a hat-trick of tries against Spain to help set-up a semi-final versus Australia.[9][7]
References
- 1 2 Stark, Mataiasi (Nov 12, 2025). "Daveta joins Army camp, to link up with Fiji 7s squad after Sukuna Bowl". fncnews. Retrieved 16 April 2026.
- ↑ Anand, Sampras (22 November 2025). "Why we lost? Douglas Tells". Fiji Sun. Retrieved 16 April 2026.
- 1 2 Banuve, Lusi (January 25, 2026). "Malolo Rugby's Daveta, Boginisoko make squad for HSBC Singapore tournament". Maitvfiji.com. Retrieved 16 April 2026.
- ↑ Basiyalo, Taina (Jan 25, 2026). "Four in line for potential debut in Singapore and Perth". fbcnews.com. Retrieved 16 April 2026.
- ↑ "Fiji youngsters ready to join nation's Hong Kong legends". svns.com. 15 April 2026. Retrieved 16 April 2026.
- ↑ Tora, Iliesa (16 April 2026). "'Consistent in winning': Fiji target Hong Kong Sevens glory". rnz.co.nz. Retrieved 16 April 2026.
- 1 2 Wasiliev, Nick (16 April 2026). "World Championship Series: Six players to watch at the Hong Kong Sevens". Rugby Pass. Retrieved 16 April 2026.
- ↑ Liga, Mikaele (29 January 2026). "Daveta brings the energy and Boginisoko brings the physicality to the games-Kolinisau". Fiji Village. Retrieved 16 April 2026.
- ↑ Naivalurua, Navitalai (15 March 2026). "Daveta hattrick puts Fiji to the semis, Fiji to face Australia at 4.28am tomorrow". Retrieved 16 April 2026.