Joeli Vidiri

Quick Facts

Full Name	Joeli Vidiri
Occupation	Rugby Player
Date Of Birth	Nov 23, 1973(1973-11-23)
Age	51
Country	Fiji
Horoscope	Scorpio

Joeli Vidiri Biography

Joeli Vidiri is one of the most popular and richest Rugby Player who was born on November 23, 1973 in Fiji. He scored record 43 tries over 61 games with Auckland Blues. Auckland Blues in Super 12 and was credited with being the inspiration behind the song,”Give me Hope Joeli..

The Auckland teammates His Auckland teammate Jonah Lomu was also placed on kidney dialysis treatment. was also put on dialysis for kidneys.

Vidiri studied at Queen Victoria School (Fiji). He represented Fiji in both 15s and sevens before coming to New Zealand in 1994. He played for the Auckland Blues in the Super 12 competition and represented Counties Manukau in the NPC. He only managed to play two tests for New Zealand in 1998. In 2001 he was diagnosed with a kidney illness and placed on dialysis treatment like his fellow Auckland Blues winger Jonah Lomu.

Vidiri played in the Super 12 for the Auckland Blues from 1996 until 2001, where he scored 43 tries in 61 games, at the time an individual record. In 2000 Joeli created the record for most tries scored in one match scoring 4 against the Bulls, a record which has since been equalled but not yet broken. He had a song named after him (Give Me Hope Joeli) that was very popular with the Auckland Blues fans at home games at Eden Park. He appeared in only five Super 12 matches in 2001, with his illness impacting on his ability to play. In 2000 Vidiri played for the Barbarian F.C. against Leicester Tigers. Vidiri made 71 provincial appearances for Counties, for whom Vidiri scored 56 tries. After two early matches with Auckland in the 2001 NPC, he ended his career.

He married Nadene Lomu in 2003.

Joeli Vidiri Net Worth

Joeli Vidiri is one of the richest Rugby Player from Fiji. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Joeli Vidiri 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was a student at Queen Victoria School and represented Fiji in the 15’s and 7’s.

The patient was diagnosed as having kidney disease and was placed in dialysis.

Joeli Vidiri (born 23 November 1973 in Nausori, in the highlands of Nadi, Nadroga-Navosa Province) is a retired Fijian rugby union footballer who also played for the New Zealand All Blacks. He played as a wing.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Joeli Vidiri height 6 ft 3 in Joeli weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Joeli Vidiri Dating?

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Facts & Trivia

Joeli Ranked on the list of most popular Rugby Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Fiji. Joeli Vidiri celebrates birthday on November 23 of every year.

Is Joeli Vidiri still alive?

February 2022

Who is Joeli Vidiri new wife?

Lavenia Ratabua , the wife of rugby legend Joeli Vidiri, described the former All Blacks and Fiji winger as “my humble giant” who had full of love and care for people.

What happened Inga the winger?

Inga Tuigamala in action for the All Blacks against the Barbarians at Cardiff Arms Park in 1993. Tributes have poured in for dual-code rugby international Va’aiga Tuigamala, most famously known as Inga the Winger, who has died at the age of 52.

What happened to Jonah Lomu first wife?

Nadene Lomu posted a heartfelt message on social media on Wednesday, saying her “insides are hurting and crushed beyond repair”. Lomu, 40, died unexpectedly at his Auckland home on November 18, 2015 of a heart attack, which was linked to his rare kidney disorder.

Is Inga Tuigamala still alive?

February 24, 2022