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Tuitavua leaves for studies in Japan

Other Sports, Sport | | | By ANISH CHAND

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From left, Natabua rugby coach Rupeni Caucau, Apakuki Tuitavua, Ratu Wiliame Tuitavua and Natabua under-18 coach Raikiwasa Loanakadavu. Picture: SUPPLIED

Natabua High School star athlete Apakuki Tuitavua has left to study in Japan.

He has represented the school in soccer, rugby league and rugby union.

“He won two gold medals for the school at the Coca Cola games in 2022 in the 400m and 4×400m Junior boys,” said the school in a social media post.

Mr Tuitavua, who hails from Sabeto left the country last week on a three-year sports and academic scholarship.

Students and teachers who have been his trainers and coaches at Natabua High School came together to farewell him.

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