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Fiji Peceli Yato is a Fijian rugby union player known for his strong performances as a flanker in the Top 14 and for the Fiji national team.
Veteran Flying Fijians flanker Peceli Yato is supporting Fiji Rugby Union's move to accredited rugby recruit agents.
Peceli Yato was born on January 17, 1993, in Sigatoka, Fiji. He received his early education at Waicoba District School before attending Sigatoka Valley High School and Sigatoka Mission College. His rugby journey began in Fiji, a region celebrated for its rugby talent. In 2013, Yato represented Fiji at the IRB Junior World Championship, where his skills attracted the attention of French club ASM Clermont Auvergne, leading to his signing as an espoir.
Yato made his Top 14 debut for Clermont as a substitute in January 2014 against Bayonne RC. During the 2014-15 Top 14 season, he played 10 matches for Clermont, scoring 7 tries, including two against Stade Français. His versatility on the field is notable; while primarily an openside flanker, he has also played at number 8 and occasionally in the backline as a center. He became a regular player for Clermont, marking his 100th Top 14 game for the club during the 2020-21 season. He has also participated in over 20 European matches for Clermont.
His international career for Fiji commenced in 2015 against Tonga. Yato subsequently represented his country in two Rugby World Cups, first in England in 2015 and then in Japan in 2019. Throughout his tenure with Clermont, he has achieved significant team successes, including winning the Top 14 title in 2017 and the Challenge Cup in 2019. He was also part of the Clermont teams that were runners-up in the Champions Cup and Challenge Cup on two separate occasions.
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