California native Inoke Waqavesi played in Major League Rugby during the 2025 season. He represented the San Diego Legion for his entire MLR career.

Waqavesi played rugby with CK McClatchy Rugby and became a Junior Olympian when he captained the USA in Rugby 7s at the Junior Olmpics in 2018. He attended St. Mary’s College and became a D1A Champion and D1A All-American as part of the SMC Gaels leadership group along with 2024 1st overall pick Erich Storti. Waqavesi was invited to take part in the MLR Rising, a combine of 50 of the top college players in the US to give MLR teams a better look into potential draftees. He was unfortunately unavailable to attend, but was drafted 7th overall by the San Diego Legion in 2024 MLR Collegiate Draft.

The San Diego Legion confirmed the signing of Inoke Waqavesi for the 2025 MLR season on November 10th, 2024.

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