Joeli Vidiri

Joeli Vidiri (23 November 1973 – 25 February 2022) was a Fijian rugby union footballer. He played as a wing. Vidiri played for the Fiji national team from 1994 until 1995, making seven appearances. He also played for the New Zealand national team in 1998, making two appearances. Vidiri was born in Nausori, Fiji.

Vidiri died on 25 February 2022 from problems caused by COVID-19 in Florida at the age of 48.[1][2]

References

  1. "All Black died 'in wife's arms' in US after catching Covid-19 on wedding trip". NZ Herald. Retrieved 2022-02-26.
  2. Former All Black and Blues great Joeli Vidiri dies on tragic day for rugby. Stuff. 25 February 2022. https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/super-rugby/127896818/former-all-black-and-blues-great-joeli-vidiri-dies-on-tragic-day-for-rugby.