Marika Koroibete: Ten things you should know about the Australia winger

Marika Koroibete is a talented participant in each rugby league and union.

He has made an enormous impression for Australia within the 15s recreation, right here are some things it’s best to learn about him.

Ten issues it’s best to learn about Marika Koroibete

1. Marika Koroibete was born on 26 July 1992 in Naraiyawa, Fiji. He stands at 5ft 11in (1.81m) and weighs 15st 2lbs (96kg).

2. He performs for the Panasonic Wild Knights however has beforehand competed for Melbourne Rising and the Rebels.

3. Koroibete received his first cap for Australia in 2017 in opposition to Argentina and went onto characterize the nation on the 2019 World Cup.

4. He has additionally represented Fiji in rugby league. He performed for Wests Tigers and Melbourne Storm in league at membership degree.

5. Koroibete qualifies to play for Australia by means of residency.

6. He grew to become the primary winger to win the John Eales Medal in 2019 and received it once more in 2022.

7. Koroibete was named within the World Rugby’s Males’s 15 Dream Workforce of the 12 months in 2022.

8. Former Australia head coach Dave Rennie mentioned of the winger: “If we kick a ball, he’s at full tempo chasing. He’s concrete when he hits, his work ethic is phenomenal, I haven’t seen one other winger prefer it.

“He’s not a giant man however highly effective and and he’s everywhere in the park. You take a look at his numbers, they’re outrageous.”

9. He’s married to long-term companion Emma and the couple have 4 sons collectively.

10. Koroibete likes to journey and has posted about it on social media.

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