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Phil Cokanasiga (born 31 July 2001) is a professional rugby union player who plays as a centre for United Rugby Championship club Ospreys. He previously played for London Irish and Leicester Tigers.

Career

In 2018 Cokanasiga played for England under 18. He was a member of the England under-20 squad that completed a junior grand slam during the 2021 Six Nations Under 20s Championship.

Cokanasiga made his debut for London Irish in the 2019-20 season. He played for Rosslyn Park and Esher on loan during the 2021-22 season.

On 12 May 2022 it was announced Cokanasiga had signed for Leicester Tigers. He made his Leicester debut on 10 September 2022 as a replacement in a 24-20 defeat away to Exeter Chiefs. In his last season with the club he scored two tries as they defeated Ealing Trailfinders in the semi-final of the 2023–24 Premiership Rugby Cup. He came off the bench as a substitute in the final which saw Leicester lose against Gloucester to finish runners up.

Cokanasiga joined Ospreys for the 2024–25 United Rugby Championship.

Personal life

His brother is Bath Rugby and England international Joe Cokanasiga. His cousins include rugby players Rus Tuima and Lagi Tuima, who has represented England women's national rugby union team internationally and plays for Harlequins Women in the Premier 15s.

References

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9. Lanigan, Adam (18 February 2024). "Premiership Rugby Cup: Ealing Trailfinders 21-29 Leicester Tigers - Tigers survive scare to make final". BBC Sport. Retrieved 24 July 2024.
10. Hurcom, Sophie (15 March 2024). "Premiership Rugby Cup final: Gloucester 23-13 Leicester: Gloucester clinch first trophy in nine years". BBC Sport. Retrieved 24 July 2024.
11. "Phil Cokanasiga: Ospreys sign former England Under-20s centre from Leicester". BBC Sport. 4 April 2024. Retrieved 24 July 2024.
12. Meagher, Gerard (22 February 2018). "England's latest Fijian recruit, Lagi Tuima: 'I get a thrill from chaos'". The Guardian. Retrieved 9 December 2023.
13. Goodwill, Jake (26 February 2021). "Lagi Tuima exclusive interview: Meet the Harlequins centre that comes from a rugby dynasty". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 9 December 2023.
14. Pilnick, Brent (19 November 2021). "Rus Tuima: Exeter's ambitious forward inspired to follow sister into England team". BBC Sport. Retrieved 9 December 2023.

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