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As fly-half for Fiji at the 2008 [[IRB_Junior_World_Championship|Junior World Cup]] Rokobaro helped Fiji beat Tonga 25 to 10.<ref name = fru>{{cite press release | date = 17 May 2008 | publisher = FRU | work = IRB Junior World Cup | url = http://www.theaustralian.com.au/sport/rugby-union/crunch-time-if-rookie-alex-rokobaro-wants-something-to-crow-about/story-e6frg7o6-1226592732207 | title = Fiji A 25 Tonga A 10 | accessdate = 21 May 2013}}</ref> |
As fly-half for Fiji at the 2008 [[IRB_Junior_World_Championship|Junior World Cup]] Rokobaro helped Fiji beat Tonga 25 to 10.<ref name = fru>{{cite press release | date = 17 May 2008 | publisher = FRU | work = IRB Junior World Cup | url = http://www.theaustralian.com.au/sport/rugby-union/crunch-time-if-rookie-alex-rokobaro-wants-something-to-crow-about/story-e6frg7o6-1226592732207 | title = Fiji A 25 Tonga A 10 | accessdate = 21 May 2013}}</ref> |
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After relocating to [[Sydney]], [[New South Wales]], Rokobaro helped [[Sydney Uni Football Club]] win the Colts Premiership in 2009. |
After relocating to [[Sydney]], [[New South Wales]], Rokobaro helped [[Sydney Uni Football Club]] win the Colts Premiership in 2009.{cn|date = December 2012}} |
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In 2011-12 he played for French club [[Stade Français]], and scored 32 points in ten appearances.<ref name = itsrugby>{{cite web | url = http://www.itsrugby.co.uk/player_13845.html | title = Alex Rokobaro | publisher = ITS Rugby | location = UK | accessdate = 23 February 2013}}</ref> |
In 2011-12 he played for French club [[Stade Français]], and scored 32 points in ten appearances.<ref name = itsrugby>{{cite web | url = http://www.itsrugby.co.uk/player_13845.html | title = Alex Rokobaro | publisher = ITS Rugby | location = UK | accessdate = 23 February 2013}}</ref> |
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| Birth name | Alexander Rokobaro | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 6 October 1989 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Yasawa, Fiji | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 91 kg (14 st 5 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Marist College Ashgrove | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Alex Rokobaro (born 6 October 1989) is an Australian rugby union footballer who for the Melbourne Rebels in Super Rugby. His usual position is fullback,[1] although he can play other positions including Wing.[2]
Early career
Rokobaro began playing Rugby Union in his hometown of Adelaide, South Australia for Old Collegians.[3] He moved to Brisbane,[when?] and attended Marist College Ashgrove and played both Rugby Union and Australian Rules Football.[citation needed]
As fly-half for Fiji at the 2008 Junior World Cup Rokobaro helped Fiji beat Tonga 25 to 10.[4]
After relocating to Sydney, New South Wales, Rokobaro helped Sydney Uni Football Club win the Colts Premiership in 2009.{cn|date = December 2012}}
In 2011-12 he played for French club Stade Français, and scored 32 points in ten appearances.[5]
Super Rugby
Rokobaro was drafted into the NSW Waratahs Academy in 2010.[citation needed] In 2011 he played as an outside back for the Rebels development team.[6]
After his time in France he returned down under to sign with the Melbourne Rebels for the 2013 Super Rugby season season.[7] He made his Rebels debut in February 2013, against the Brumbies. Eight minutes in to the second half, he come on after the injured fullback James O'Connor left the field.[2] Kingi moved to fullback, and Rokobaro took Kingi's place on the right wing.[citation needed]
References
- ^ "Alex Rokobaro Melbourne Rebels Profile". Melbourne Rebels. Retrieved 22 November 2012.
- ^ a b "Rebels vs Brumbies 22 February 2013". Match Breakdown. SA Rugby. 22 February 2013. Retrieved 23 February 2013.
- ^ Smith, Wayne (8 March 2013). "Crunch time if rookie Alex Rokobaro wants something to crow about". Australian. News. Retrieved 21 May 2013.
- ^ "Fiji A 25 Tonga A 10". IRB Junior World Cup (Press release). FRU. 17 May 2008. Retrieved 21 May 2013.
- ^ "Alex Rokobaro". UK: ITS Rugby. Retrieved 23 February 2013.
- ^ Rebels Media Unit (10 March 2011). "Rebel Rising v Sydney Rugby" (Press release). Melbourne Rebels. Retrieved 11 December 2012.
- ^ Fairbairn, Pete (27 February 2013). "Rokobaro Revelling in Super Rugby Opportunity" (Press release). Melbourne Rebels. Retrieved 24 May 2013.
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