Jone Tiko Counts His Blessings Playing With Kinsmen
Tiko who was playing for the Brisbane-based Wests Bulldogs was also part of the Fijian Drua squad last season; this year he re-joined the team to provide cover in the front row.
Wednesday 10 May 2023 | 10:01
Swire Shipping Fijian Drua players (from left) Kemu Valetini, Jone Tiko, Jone Koroiduadua and Teti Tela before departing Nadi for Perth on May 9, 2023. The Drua will take on Western Force on Friday. Photo: Fijian Drua Media
Flying out with the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua side for Perth yesterday prop Jone Tiko says he is grateful and blessed to be with the Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific slayers.
Tiko a teacher’s aide at Calamvale Community College in Brisbane, Australia has a twin brother, Navi.
Tiko who was playing for the Brisbane-based Wests Bulldogs was also part of the Fijian Drua squad last season; this year he re-joined the team to provide cover in the front row.
He has already been capped by the Drua in 2022 and featured in both trial matches this year against the Melbourne Rebels and Western Force.
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Story by: Waisea Nasokia
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