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Lomano Lemeki Lava (レメキ ロマノ, Remeki Romano, born 20 January 1989) is a professional rugby union player who plays as a wing for Japan Rugby League One club Green Rockets Tokatsu. Born in New Zealand, he represents Japan at international level after qualifying on residency grounds.[1]

International career

Lemeki grew up in New Zealand before moving to Japan in 2009.[2][3] He helped Japan win the 2013 Thailand Sevens when he scored the match-winning try against Hong Kong 7s to seal their victory.[4]

Personal life

He married a Japanese woman and received Japanese citizenship in 2014.[citation needed]

References

  1. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 7 September 2022. Retrieved 6 October 2019.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  2. ^ asiarugby.com (20 March 2014). "60 seconds with... Japan Sevens' Lomano Lemeki". Archived from the original on 21 April 2016. Retrieved 10 April 2016.
  3. ^ Alvin Sallay (28 March 2014). "Japan's 'Terminator' Lomano Lemeki aims to take on the world". Retrieved 10 April 2016.
  4. ^ SportAsia (22 September 2013). "Rugby: Japan break Hong Kong hearts again to win Thailand Sevens". Retrieved 10 April 2016.
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