Top Fiji and Nadroga rugby utility back, Maleli Kunavore will make his final journey from Suva to his village in Nakalavo, Nadroga tomorrow where he will rest for a night.
Wife, Bulou Sema will travel with Kunavore’s body along with the players of the 2007 Fiji 15’s team and the Fiji Rugby Union staff to the village.
FRU’s Rugby Development Manager, Sale Sorovaki said they will present their reguregu to Kunavore’s family tomorrow.
Kunavore was a member of the Ilivasi Tabua-coached side that reached the quarter-finals of the 2007 Rugby World Cup in France.
He played as a centre, wing or fullback.
He also played for Toulouse in the Top 14 and Heineken Cup.
In early 2010, Kunavore underwent a cardiac operation in France.
He left Toulouse and retired from rugby soon after.
Kunavore was one of the top try scorers in the French T14 competition in 2008.
He will be laid to rest this Friday.
Story by: Dhanjay Deo
