Fiji under 20 player passes away
Jun 25, 2026
Suva [Fiji], June 25: Fiji rugby is mourning the loss of SportsWorld Fiji Under-20 representative Kaminieli Talanacolo, who has passed away at the age of 19.
Talanacolo died at the Suva Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, a week after collapsing during a rugby match while representing his club, Viria Blues, at Ratu Cakobau Park.
He had been receiving medical care since the incident.
A talented lock and flanker, Talanacolo represented Lelean Memorial School in the Deans Rugby Competition in 2023 and went on to become a key development player for Naitasiri during last year's Skipper Cup campaign.
His performances earned him selection into the Fiji Under-20 squad, where he featured on the team's tour of Australia in April this year.
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He will be laid to rest tomorrow at Viria Village in Naitasiri.
Source: Fijian Broadcasting Corporation
