Joeli Vidiri

Joeli Vidiri (23 November 1973 – 23 February 2022) was a professional rugby union footballer who played as a wing. Born in Fiji, he earned seven caps for the Fiji national team before switching his allegiance to New Zealand, for whom he earned two more caps.

Joeli Vidiri
Full nameJoeli Vidiri Natabua Nadriubalavu Nalewavada
Date of birth(1973-11-23)23 November 1973
Place of birthNausori Highlands, Fiji
Date of death23 February 2022(2022-02-23) (aged 48)
Place of deathSacramento, California, U.S.
Height190 cm (6 ft 3 in)
Weight100 kg (220 lb; 15 st 10 lb)
SchoolQueen Victoria School
Rugby union career
Position(s) Wing
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1994–2000 Counties Manukau 71 (280)
1996–2001 Blues 64 (235)
2001 Auckland 2 (0)
Correct as of 11 June 2020
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1994–1995 Fiji 7 (25)
1996–1998 New Zealand Barbarians 3 (20)
1998 New Zealand 2 (5)
1999 New Zealand A 5 (5)
2000–2001 Barbarian F.C. 4 (35)
Correct as of 11 June 2020
Medal record
Men's rugby sevens
Representing  New Zealand
Commonwealth Games
1998 Kuala Lumpur Team competition
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