Ratu Josateki Sovau (born Nadi, 1951 – April 2005) was a Fijian rugby union player, coach and Taukei Naua. He played as a prop.
Career His first international cap for Fiji was during a match against New Zealand Māori, at Christchurch, on 25 July 1970. He retired from the national team after a match against Tonga, at Suva, on 8 September 1979.
Coach career During the 1987 Rugby World Cup, with George Simpkin as technical advisor, Sovau coached the Fiji national team.Unpredictable Fiji Under his guidance, Fiji qualified for the quarter-finals, causing a major upset by beating the Pumas 28–9 before losing to Italy by three points (15–18) and to New Zealand 13–74.
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External links Jo Sovau international statistics