Luke Tagi (born 23 June 1997) is a Fijian

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player who plays as a

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in the

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Club career

In 2019 he signed a three-season contract for

side

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, making his debut in a 46–16 loss to

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International career

He played for the Fijian under-20s side in the IRB Junior World rugby Trophy. He also spent time playing in the Fijia Warriors side (Fiji A side). He made his debut for the national side against

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in 2021. He was selected in the squad for the

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Tagi, Luke 1997 births Living people Stade Français Paris players Provence Rugby players Aviron Bayonnais players Fijian Drua players 21st-century Fijian sportsmen Fijian rugby union players Rugby union props 2023 Rugby World Cup players Fijian expatriate rugby union players in France Fiji international rugby union players Rugby union players from Lomaiviti Province