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| name = Pita Gus Sowakula | image = | image_size = | caption = | fullname = Pita Gus Nacagilevu Sowakula | birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1994|10|26}} | birth_place = Lautoka, Fiji | height = {{convert|195|cm|ftin|0|abbr=on}} | weight = {{convert|110|kg|lb stlb|0|abbr=on}} | school = Central College Lautoka | university = | relatives = | occupation = | spouse = | position = Lock, Flanker, Number 8 | currentclub = Taranaki, Chiefs | allblackno = | allblackid = | youthyears1 = | youthclubs1 = | years1 = 2017– | clubs1 = Taranaki | apps1 = 16 | points1 = 15 | years2 = 2018– | clubs2 = Chiefs | apps2 = 7 | points2 = 0 | repyears1 = | repteam1 = | repcaps1 = | reppoints1 = | clubupdate = 29 September 2018 | repupdate = }} Pita Gus Nacagilevu Sowakula ({{IPAc-en|s|oʊ|ˈ|w|aː|ˈ|k|uː|l|ə}}; born 26 October 1994) is a Fijian professional rugby union footballer who plays as a flanker for New Zealand franchise Chiefs. In his youth career, he played basketball and was selected in the 2012 FIBA Oceania Under 19 Championships for Fiji and featured for the Otago Nuggets. Sowakula represents the Taranaki provincial team and made his professional debut for the union in 2017 at the age of 22.[1] He spent a season at the Mitre 10 Cup side, before earning a short-term place in the Chiefs 2018 Super Rugby squad.[2] He has defended the Ranfurly Shield with Taranaki in 2017 and was named Most Promising Player of the Year at the TRFU Amber and Black awards.[3] He has scored 3 career tries in all competitions. Sowakula made his senior basketball international debut for Fiji in 2013 aged 19, becoming one of the youngest players to represent Fiji.[1] He played in the 2013 Oceania Championships. Early lifePita Gus Nacagilevu Sowakula was born on 26 October 1994 in Lautoka, a son of Selina Balenacagi and nephew of Ropate Robanakadavu.[2] Growing up, Robanakadavu raised Sowakula when he was only eight months old after his mother was in school.[3] He attended Suva Grammar School and Central College Lautoka, where he learned to play basketball and rugby union.[3] After secondary school, Sowakula was chosen to play for the Nadro rugby league team that toured Brisbane and was named in the Fiji Residents representative side.[4] He was also a member of the Fiji national sevens training squad during their preparation towards the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.[2] In the most part of Sowakula's early basketball career, he played predominantly as an amateur in Fiji. He featured for the Raiwaqa-based Boston White side, playing in local Fijian tournaments such as the Raiwaqa Basketball Super League.[5] His form saw him make his international debut during the Oceania Youth Championship competition in Melbourne in 2012.[6] He was also selected to be part of the Oceania Youth All Stars and the Oceania Open team in the same year whilst winning a bronze medal.[7] Professional career{{Infobox basketball biography| college = Iowa Central Community | draft_year = | draft_round = | draft_pick = | career_number = 15, 24 | career_position = Center | career_start = 2012 | career_end = 2017 | years1 = 2014 | team1 = Otago Nuggets | highlights =
| medaltemplates ={{MedalSport|Men's basketball}}{{MedalCountry|{{bk|FJI}}}}{{MedalCompetition|Pacific Games}}{{MedalSilver|2015 Port Moresby|Team}}{{MedalCompetition|FIBA Oceania U19 Championship}}{{MedalBronze| 2012 Melbourne | Team}} | show-medals = no }} 2013–15In 2013, Sowakula was a member of the Fijian national basketball team that took part in the Oceania Championships in New Zealand where he was also awarded the best player of the tournament, making the competitions All Stars side.[8] His performances during the competition led to him being scouted by Iowa Central Community College for the following year.[9] He joined siblings Milika and Mataika Koyamainavure after Fiji Basketball development officer Laisiasa Puamau confirmed the news in May 2014.[9] Sowakula was brought into the Otago Nuggets to participate in their 2014 campaign after a respectable showing at the Oceania Championships in New Zealand.[10] Player-coach, Mark Dickel decided to sign Sowakula to the squad as they were looking for a replacement for fellow Fijian, Marques Whippy. He made his debut starting from the bench during their match against the Taranaki Mountain Airs after arriving in Dunedin the week before.[10] His performances didn't live quite up to Dickel's standards after he stated his belief that Sowakula was not ready for the New Zealand National Basketball League, and instead called in former representative Tom Rowe as cover.[11] 2015 saw Fiji name a strong squad to compete in the Pacific Games in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea in July. The side included the services of Sowakula.[12] They defeated Papua New Guinea in the semi-final, giving them a chance to reach the World Championship Asia qualifiers.[13] Sowakula and experienced players Marques Whippy and Joshua Fox stood out after putting together a good combination of tactics which was too much for their opposition to handle.[13] Overall, Sowakula won a silver medal after Fiji lost to Guam in the final.[14] 2016–18Sowakula arrived in New Zealand from Fiji at the end of 2016 after his agent promised a deal with Taranaki Rugby to place him in the union's academy. Originally a winger, he converted to the back row and represented the side's development team as they went through their representative season unbeaten, winning the northern regions competition in the process.[15] After a stand-out year and being named one of the club players of the year for Spotswood United Rugby Club, Sowakula earnt his call-up into the Taranaki Mitre 10 Cup side for their 2017 campaign.[16] He made his debut for the province, making the match-day fifthteen at blinside flanker against Waikato.[17] Sowakula took time to adjust but produced some stand-out displays, starting in all nine apparences and scoring three tries. He also was apart of Taranaki's historic Ranfurly Shield victory over Canterbury and their impressive top of the table finish.[18] At seasons-end Sowakula was awarded most promising player of the year for the union.[19] Sowakula was signed short-term for the Chiefs in their 2018 Super Rugby season. He joined during the sides injury crisis after season-ending injuries to Dominic Bird, Mitchell Brown and Fin Hoeata.[20] Sowakula was named in the reserves against the Highlanders in Hamilton in cover of locks Brodie Retallick and Tyler Ardron. He made his first appearance in the competition replacing Liam Messam in the 66th minute.[21] Sowakula made a further six appearances for the franchise.[22] In August 2018, Sowakula returned to play for Taranaki in a Ranfurly Shield defense against Manawatu.[23] He was involved in an accidental head collision with Counties Manukau captain Sam Henwood in Pukekohe. Sowakula was unaffected by the incident but Henwood was taken to the hospital after suffering a concussion.[24] He was later ruled out for the remainder of the season after sustaining a minor shoulder injury.[25] Sowakula received three Duane Monkley Medal points for his performance against Auckland but featured in a disappointing Taranaki campaign that finished in last place.[26] 2019–presentSowakula rejoined the Chiefs squad for their upcoming season after head coach Colin Cooper named his inclusion during the 2019 Super Rugby side announcement in October 2018.[27] Statistics
References1. ^{{cite news| title = Pita Gus Nacagilevu Sowakula | date = 15 September 2017| accessdate = 15 September 2017| work = Team Fiji| url = http://websites.sportstg.com/assoc_page.cgi?client=1-7176-0-0-0&sID=250823&&news_task=DETAIL&articleID=35016232}} 2. ^1 {{cite web | url=http://www.fijitimes.com/gus-home-to-play/ | title=Gus home to play | author=Eroni Tuinuku | work=The Fiji Times | date=28 June 2018 | accessdate=15 August 2018 }} 3. ^1 {{cite web | url=http://fijisun.com.fj/2018/06/28/happy-to-raise-gus/ | title=Happy To Raise Gus | author=Karalaini Tavi | work=Fiji Sun | date=28 June 2018 | accessdate=15 August 2018 }} 4. ^{{cite news| title = Nadro rugby league tour | date = 13 October 2015| accessdate = 15 August 2018| author = Josateki Kunaluvea| work = The Fiji Times| url = http://newcloudfto.fijitimes.com/story.aspx?ref=archive&id=325690}} 5. ^{{cite news| title = Boston White sets basketball target | date = 30 March 2016| accessdate = 15 September 2017| work = The Fiji Times| url = http://www.fijitimes.com/story.aspx?id=347571}} 6. ^{{cite news| title = 2012 FIBA U19 Oceania Pacific Youth Basketball Championships | date = 22 May 2013| accessdate = 15 September 2017| work = FASONOC| url = http://websites.sportstg.com/assoc_page.cgi?c=2-3653-0-0-0&sID=35619&&news_task=DETAIL&articleID=21321101}} 7. ^{{cite news| title = All Star teams named at Youth Championships | date = 19 December 2012| accessdate = 15 September 2017| work = Fiji Basketball| url = http://maps.sportingpulse.com/assoc_page.cgi?client=0-1228-0-109229-0&sID=14051&&news_task=DETAIL&articleID=21610705}} 8. ^{{cite news| title = Sowakula Shines For Fiji | date = 30 November 2013| accessdate = 15 September 2017| author = Anasilini Ratuva| work = Fiji Sun Online| url = http://fijisun.com.fj/2013/11/30/sowakula-shines-for-fiji/}} 9. ^1 {{cite news| title = Gus Bound For Iowa, USA | date = 25 May 2014| accessdate = 15 September 2017| author = Anasilini Ratuva| work = Fiji Sun Online| url = http://fijisun.com.fj/2014/02/25/gus-bound-for-iowa-usa/}} 10. ^1 {{cite news| title = Basketball: Learning process for latest Nuggets recruit | date = 2 May 2014| accessdate = 15 September 2017| author = Adrian Seconi| work = Otago Daily Times| url = https://www.odt.co.nz/sport/basketball/basketball-learning-process-latest-nuggets-recruit}} 11. ^{{cite news| title = Basketball: Nuggets still after another big body | date = 15 May 2014| accessdate = 15 September 2017| author = Adrian Seconi| work = Otago Daily Times| url = https://www.odt.co.nz/sport/basketball/basketball-nuggets-still-after-another-big-body}} 12. ^{{cite news| title = Fiji Pacific Games Squad | date = 15 September 2017| accessdate = 15 September 2017| work = Pacific Games 2015| url = https://pg2015.gems.pro/Result/ShowTeam.aspx?Team_GUID=f3b2387a-b901-4838-adb7-ce3c445fa4ab&SetLanguage=en-GB&Gems_ScreenWidth=375&Gems_ScreenHeight=667&Gems_ScreenAvailWidth=375&Gems_ScreenAvailHeight=667}} 13. ^1 {{cite news| title = Fijians Into Final | date = 12 July 2015| accessdate = 15 September 2017| author = Anasilini Ratuva| work = Fiji Sun Online| url = http://fijisun.com.fj/2015/07/12/fijians-into-final-2/}} 14. ^{{cite news| title = Guam wins men's basketball gold | date = 26 December 2015| accessdate = 15 August 2018| author = A.T. Garrido| work = Pacific Daily News| url = https://www.guampdn.com/story/sports/2015/12/26/no-2-guam-wins-mens-basketball-gold/77859672/}} 15. ^{{cite news| title = Sowakula no longer winging it | date = 16 August 2017| accessdate = 15 September 2017| author = Glenn McLean| work = Stuff| url = https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/provincial/95839232/sowakula-no-longer-winging-it}} 16. ^{{cite news| title = Mitre 10 Cup Squads 2017 | date = 9 August 2017| accessdate = 12 September 2018| work = Mitre 10 Cup| url = http://www.mitre10cup.co.nz/News/31201/mitre-10-cup-squads-2017}} 17. ^1 {{cite news| title = Top Taranaki team rolled out to face Waikato | date = 17 August 2017| accessdate = 15 September 2017| author = Glenn McLean| work = Stuff| url = https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/provincial/95882426/top-taranaki-team-rolled-out-to-face-waikato}} 18. ^{{cite news| title = Taranaki stun Canterbury to snatch the Ranfurly Shield in Christchurch | date = 6 October 2017| accessdate = 31 March 2018| author = Robert van Royen| work = Stuff| url = https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/provincial/97615428/taranaki-stun-canterbury-to-snatch-the-ranfurly-shield-in-christchurch}} 19. ^1 {{cite news| title = Toa Halafihi named player of the year | date = 18 October 2017| accessdate = 31 March 2018| author = Glenn McLean| work = Stuff| url = https://www.stuff.co.nz/taranaki-daily-news/98009773/toa-halafihi-named-player-of-the-year}} 20. ^1 {{cite news| title = Fijian forward poised for Chiefs debut | date = 29 March 2018| accessdate = 31 March 2018| work = Radio Sport| url = http://www.radiosport.co.nz/sport-news/rugby/fijian-forward-poised-for-chiefs-debut/}} 21. ^{{cite news| title = Super Rugby: Winger-turned-loose forward Pita-Gus Sowakula relishes Super Rugby debut | date = 1 April 2018| accessdate = 15 August 2018| author = Christopher Reive| work = New Zealand Herald| url = https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=12024334}} 22. ^{{cite news| title = Super Rugby - SEASON 2017-2018 - Games played| date = 12 September 2018| accessdate = 12 September 2018| work = It’s Rugby| url = http://www.itsrugby.co.uk/player-zoom-31186-superrugby-2017-game.html}} 23. ^{{cite news| title = Three debutants in Bulls side to face Manawatū in Ranfurly Shield contest | date = 23 August 2018| accessdate = 18 September 2018| work = Stuff| url = https://www.stuff.co.nz/taranaki-daily-news/news/106517887/three-debutants-in-bulls-side-to-face-manawat-in-ranfurly-shield-contest}} 24. ^{{cite news| title = Counties Manukau's Sam Henwood avoids broken jaw after sickening clash of heads | date = 31 August 2018| accessdate = 18 September 2018| author = Joseph Pearson| work = Stuff| url = https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/provincial/106719639/counties-manukaus-sam-henwood-avoids-broken-jaw-after-sickening-clash-of-heads}} 25. ^{{cite news| title = PREVIEW: Canterbury v Taranaki | date = 5 October 2018| accessdate = 31 October 2018| work = All Blacks| url = http://www.allblacks.com/TeamAllBlacks/Content/Detail/33205}} 26. ^{{cite web | url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/video/107844486/Taranaki-Bulls-horror-season-comes-to-end-with-relegation-out-of-premier-rugby-division | title=Taranaki Bulls horror season comes to end with relegation out of premier rugby division | author=Helen Harvey | work=Stuff | date=15 October 2018 | accessdate=29 October 2018 }} 27. ^{{cite news| title = Waikato wing Sevu Reece missing from Chiefs squad | date = 31 October 2018| accessdate = 31 October 2018| author = Grant Chapman| work = Newshub| url = https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/sport/2018/10/super-rugby-waikato-wing-sevu-reece-missing-from-chiefs-squad.html}} External links
9 : 1994 births|Living people|People from Lautoka|Fijian rugby union players|Fijian men's basketball players|Chiefs (rugby union) players|Taranaki rugby union players|Otago Nuggets players|Rugby union flankers |
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