Jone Koroiduadua, a prop with the Fiji Water Flying Fijians, has taken a significant step in his rugby career by signing with the New England Free Jacks in Major League Rugby for the 2025 season. At just 25 years old and from Sigatoka on Fiji’s Coral Coast, Koroiduadua is recognized as one of the country’s most promising emerging talents.
The Free Jacks have expressed excitement over Koroiduadua’s addition, highlighting his power and physicality, which will be valuable to their front row. He has played over 20 matches for the Fijian Drua during three seasons in the Super Rugby Pacific and has earned two caps with the Flying Fijians, including participating in the 2023 Rugby World Cup.
Koroiduadua’s background includes playing for Nadroga, the most successful provincial team in Fijian rugby history, and spending two years with Top 14 club ASM Clermont Auvergne in France. Additionally, he had a stint with the national rugby league team, Vodafone Fiji Bati.
Known for his scrummaging skills, Koroiduadua is recognized as a formidable athlete who excels in physical confrontations, whether in possession of the ball or not. His strength and experience would undoubtedly enhance the Free Jacks’ forward pack.
This contract not only marks an important moment in Koroiduadua’s career but also signifies the growing recognition of Fijian players in the international rugby arena, showcasing the talent that Fiji consistently produces. It’s hopeful to see such athletes earn opportunities in leagues like Major League Rugby, which can serve as a platform for further advancements in their careers as well as elevate the visibility of Fijian talent on a global scale.
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