Tevita Vaikona

Tevita Vaikona (born Sunday 18 August 1974) is a Tongan rugby union footballer, a powerful winger who enjoyed massive success in Rugby League and picked up many honours before switching codes. Vaikona joined North London-based Saracens F.C. from Bradford Bulls in 2004 and went on to score a try on his debut a few months later. He has also represented Tonga on numerous occasions. He was not selected for the squad for the 2007 World Cup.

In Super League, he played for both Hull and Bradford where his tries and powerful play saw him voted the best League winger in the World. He was then named Player of the Season during his first year at the Saracens. Injury stalled his 2005/06 campaign but he soon came back to where he left off although 2006-07 was a less successful season in terms of points scored. He is known for his offloading ability, which has led to numerous tries for his club.

In April 2007, Saracens announced that Tevita was leaving the club for pastures new and he signed a two-year contract with a French outfit, Racing Metro, Paris where he played during the 2007/08 season.

In February 2008 Tevita signed for Hull Rugby Union Football Club on a two year contract and made a try scoring debut against Birkenhead Park on 1st March 2008.

Off the field, Tevita gained Accountancy qualifications whilst playing in Hull and Bradford. He is a born-again Christian, married and with 2 children.

External links

* [http://www.hullrugbyunion.co.uk Hull RUFC Official Website] [http://www.saracens.com/players/profile.php?id=123 Tevita Vaikona] on saracens.com