It is with great sadness that Dunvant RFC has to announce the passing of former player and Fiji International Joeli Veitayaki at the age of 58. Affectionally known as Big Joe he was a hugely popular character, playing for Dunvant in the Premiership along with fellow countryman Emori Katalau. Joe won 49 caps for Fiji and appearing in the 1999 and 2003 Rugby World Cups.
We send our deepest condolences to Joe's family and friends in both Fiji and New Zealand.
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