51. Fiji National Rugby Union Team Best Players of All time

The Fiji national rugby union team is a powerhouse of international rugby, renowned for their passionate and skillful play. This proud nation has been competing in the sport since 1939, and they have made an impressive mark on the world stage with victories over some of the biggest teams in competition.

With two quarterfinal appearances at Rugby World Cups (1987 & 2007) under their belt, it is clear that Fiji means business when it comes to taking on opponents both domestically and internationally.

Their strength lies not only in individual skills but also teamwork; they are known for being able to come together as one unit no matter what crises or challenges may arise during any given match. As such, this dynamic squad continues to be a force that should not be overlooked.

1. Semi Radradra

Union Bordeaux Bègles

Semi Radradra is an excellent rugby league player and was a member of the Fiji national team. He has played for many teams over his career, including the Penrith Panthers in Australia, North Sydney Bears in New South Wales and Catalans Dragons in France.

Radradra is known as one of the most exciting wingers to play the sport, with his quick feet and darting runs causing havoc on opposing defences. 

In 2017 he signed with French side Toulon, where he will continue to ply his trade during the 2018 season. Semi Radradra is a powerful centre who can score tries from anywhere on the field.

Semi Radradra has played for Fiji, World All Stars, Australia and now Bordeaux Bègles. Semi Radradra's impressive statistics include 27 touchdowns in 95 appearances for clubs around the world. 

The Fijian international is currently contracted to Bordeaux until 2020 and will be looking to add more silverware to his trophy cabinet this season.

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2. Campese Ma'afu

Career

• Position(s): Loosehead prop, Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2010–2012: West Harbour: ??: (??), 2012–2013: Cardiff Blues: 5: (5), 2013–2015: Nottingham: 36: (20), 2015–2016: Provence: 7: (0), 2016–2018: Northampton Saints: 36: (0), 2018–2019: Leicester Tigers: 9: (0), , Correct as of 15 May 2019, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2010–Present: Fiji: 58: (10), , Correct as of 7 September 2019
• Position(s): Loosehead prop
• Years: Team: Apps: (Points)
• 2010–2012: West Harbour: ??: (??)
• 2012–2013: Cardiff Blues: 5: (5)
• 2013–2015: Nottingham: 36: (20)
• 2015–2016: Provence: 7: (0)
• 2016–2018: Northampton Saints: 36: (0)
• 2018–2019: Leicester Tigers: 9: (0)
• Correct as of 15 May 2019

Campese Ma'afu is an Australian rugby union player who currently plays for Bristol in the Aviva Premiership. He has played international rugby for Italy and was a member of the World Cup winning squad in 2007.

Campese made his debut for Sydney Roosters in 2003 and went on to make over 150 appearances for the club before moving to Bristol in 2015. 

A powerful loosehead prop, he has also represented Australia at under-20, under-23, and senior level, including appearing at three Rugby World Cups (2007, 2011, 2015).

In October 2017 it was announced that Campese had been diagnosed with testicular cancer which required surgery and heavy chemotherapy treatment leading up to his successful recovery later that year A versatile back-row forward.

Campese Ma'afu has represented Fiji at both international level and in the Super Rugby competition.

A powerful runner with good ball handling skills, he is a real asset to any side he plays for. He started his career with West Harbour before joining Cardiff Blues in 2012 where he made an impact as a valuable squad member. 

In 2013, Ma'afu joined Nottingham where he quickly became one of their most important players and was rewarded with 36 caps by the end of his time there.

After leaving Nottingham at the end of the 2015 season, Ma'afu moved to Provence on loan for 2016 where he helped them secure promotion from French rugby's second division league system; however injuries restricted him to only 7 appearances during that campaign. 

At Leicester Tigers in 2018, Campese continued his successful relationship with former club Cardiff Blues by signing for them on a short term contract until January 2020; helping guide them to Premiership title glory that year.

With just 9 appearances during the 2019/2020 season due to injury problems which are still being treated, it remains uncertain when or if we will see Ma’afu play again competitively at top level rugby union.

3. Jiuta Wainiqolo

Career

• Position(s): Wing, Current team: Toulon, National sevens team(s), Years: Team: Comps, 2019–present: Fiji:
• Position(s): Wing
• Current team: Toulon

Jiuta Wainiqolo is a 23-year-old wing who currently plays for Toulon in the French Top 14 rugby union league. Jiuta started playing rugby at Ratu Kaduvulevu School and was scouted by then Tonga Sevens head coach, Ben Ryan, while he was still in high school.

Jiuta made his international debut for Tonga when they played against Namibia at the 2017 Pacific Nations Cup and has since been an important part of the national team squad. 

In May 2018, Jiuta helped guide Tonga to their first ever victory over Fiji in an international match and he has continued to play a pivotal role for his country on both sevens and 15 man rugby sides since then.

In September 2018, it was announced that Jiuto had signed with English side Harlequins ahead of the 2019–20 season after impressing during a trial period with them.

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4. Frank Lomani

Career

• Position(s): Scrum-half, Current team: Fijian Drua, Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2017: Fijian Drua: 15: (45), 2019: Fijian Latui: 3: (5), 2020–2021: Melbourne Rebels: 25: (19), 2021: Northampton Saints: 5: (0), 2022: Fijian Drua: 7: (10), , Correct as of 10 February 2022, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2016: Fiji U20: 3: (2), 2017–2019: Fiji Warriors: 7: (17), 2017–2021: Fiji: 17: (25), 2018: Barbarian F.C.: 1: (0), , Correct as of 10 February 2022
• Position(s): Scrum-half
• Current team: Fijian Drua
• Years: Team: Apps: (Points)
• 2017: Fijian Drua: 15: (45)
• 2019: Fijian Latui: 3: (5)
• 2020–2021: Melbourne Rebels: 25: (19)
• 2021: Northampton Saints: 5: (0)
• 2022: Fijian Drua: 7: (10)
• Correct as of 10 February 2022

Frank Lomani is a scrum-half for Fiji Drua in the National Rugby Championship. He was born on April 18, 1996 and attended St Bede's College before starting his rugby union career with Fiji Under 20s in 2016.

He has represented Fiji at junior level but made his senior international debut in 2017 against Tonga. In 2018 he helped Fijian Drua to win the National Rugby Championship title, as well as being named player of the tournament.

Frank Lomani is a talented rugby player from Fiji who has been playing for the Melbourne Rebels in Australia's Super Rugby competition. He has also played for the Fiji national team, and was part of their squad at the 2019 World Cup.

Frank is known as a dangerous ball carrier and an accurate kicker, which have contributed to his success on the field. 

He is set to join Northampton Saints in England next season after they were promoted from Premiership rugby league division two, and looks forward to continuing his career there.

5. Ben Volavola

Career

• Position(s): Fly-half / Fullback, Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2012–2015, 2017–2018, 2018–2020, 2020–2021, 2021-: Southern Districts, Bordeaux, Racing 92, USA Perpignan, Racing 92: 36, 14, 40, 17, 14: (248), (13), (33), (128), (6), , Correct as of 6 August 2022, , Provincial / State sides, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2014, 2016, 2017: Greater Sydney Rams, Canterbury, North Harbour: 8, 7, 10: (72), (11), (58), , Correct as of 6 November 2017, , Super Rugby, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2013–2015, 2016, 2017: Waratahs, Crusaders, Rebels: 8, 7, 10: (10), (11), (10), , Correct as of 6 November 2017, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2011, 2015–: Australia U20, Fiji: 5, 42: (37), (270), , Correct as of 7 June 2022
• Position(s): Fly-half / Fullback
• Years: Team: Apps: (Points)
• 2012–2015, 2017–2018, 2018–2020, 2020–2021, 2021-: Southern Districts, Bordeaux, Racing 92, USA Perpignan, Racing 92: 36, 14, 40, 17, 14: (248), (13), (33), (128), (6)
• Correct as of 6 August 2022

Ben Volavola is a rugby union player who has represented the Australian national team at senior level. He started his career with the Greater Sydney Rams before moving to Newcastle Falcons in 2012.

In 2015, he switched codes and joined French side Racing Metro 92 on a two-year contract. Ben Volavaola made his international debut for Australia against Uruguay in November 2014, scoring one try in the 39th minute of the match.

His performances for Racing Metro saw him nominated for both the Top 14 Player of the Year and European Player of the Year awards, but he eventually lost out to Toulon's Virimi Vakatawa.

 After only six months at Racing Metro, Volavola signed with English club Bristol Bears ahead of their inaugural season in England's RFU Championship competition; however he was released after just four appearances due to injury.

Returning to Rugby Union duty midway through 2018/19 Season playing Wingback for Randwick Kings Completed year as Captain - leading by example on & off field.

6. Sam Matavesi

Career

• Position(s): Hooker, Current team: Northampton Saints, Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2012–2015: Plymouth Albion: 37: (20), 2017–2019: Cornish Pirates: 32: (60), 2019: Toulouse: 3: (5), 2019–: Northampton Saints: 53: (40), , Correct as of 18 July 2021, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2013–: Fiji: 19: (20), , Correct as of 18 July 2021
• Position(s): Hooker
• Current team: Northampton Saints
• Years: Team: Apps: (Points)
• 2012–2015: Plymouth Albion: 37: (20)
• 2017–2019: Cornish Pirates: 32: (60)
• 2019: Toulouse: 3: (5)
• 2019–: Northampton Saints: 53: (40)
• Correct as of 18 July 2021

Sam Matavesi was born in Truro, England on 13 January 1992. He played rugby union for Camborne Science and International Academy before signing with Northampton Saints in 2016.

Sam has represented England at the Under-18 level and made his international debut against Samoa in 2012. In 2017, he helped Northampton reach the Premiership final where they were narrowly defeated by Saracens.

Sam is currently a hooker for Northampton Saints and has made over 100 appearances for the club since joining them in 2016 Sam Matavesi started playing rugby at an early age and quickly became a standout player.

He represented Fiji at the U20 World Cup in 2013, where they finished runners-up. After impressing for Plymouth Albion in the RFU Championship, he was signed by Northampton Saints in 2017. 

In his first season with the club, he helped them reach the Premiership playoffs where they lost to Saracens on penalties after a closely fought match.

He has since continued this form for Toulouse in France and is currently their top scorer with 53 points from 40 matches played this season (as of 18 July 2021).

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7. Albert Tuisue

Career

• Position(s): Lock, Back row, Current team: Gloucester, Amateur team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2017-2018: West Harbour: 28: (15), 2017: Greater Sydney Rams: 8: (10), Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2018: Fijian Drua: 9: (20), 2018-2022: London Irish: 73: (130), 2022-: Gloucester: 1: (0), , Correct as of 17 June 2022, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2018-: Fiji: 16: (15), , Correct as of 17 June 2022
• Position(s): Lock, Back row
• Current team: Gloucester
• Years: Team: Apps: (Points)
• 2018: Fijian Drua: 9: (20)
• 2018-2022: London Irish: 73: (130)
• 2022-: Gloucester: 1: (0)
• Correct as of 17 June 2022

Albert Tuisue was born on the island of Kadavu in Fiji in 1993. He started playing rugby union when he was six years old and has since represented his country at international level.

Albert is a lock, but can also play as a back row forward. With Gloucester, Albert has played 46 matches over the past two seasons and scored 18 tries. Albert is currently contracted to Gloucester until 2020 and is looking to continue his rugby career in England for many more years to come.

Tuisue represented Fiji at the 2018 World Rugby Under 20 Championship. Albert Tuisue has played 73 times for London Irish in the English Premiership and 1 time for Gloucester in the Anglo-Welsh Cup. 

He is a strong ball carrier who can be very dangerous with his runs from midfield. Albert Tuisue was born on October 7th, 1997 in Ba and he currently plays for Drua FC in Fiji's National Super League competition.

8. Seta Tuicuvu

Career

• Position(s): Fullback, Current team: Brive, Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2017–2020: Clermont: 27: (25), 2020–: Brive: 18: (25), , Correct as of 1 November 2021, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2018–: Fiji: 4: (0), , Correct as of 1 November 2021
• Position(s): Fullback
• Current team: Brive
• Years: Team: Apps: (Points)
• 2017–2020: Clermont: 27: (25)
• 2020–: Brive: 18: (25)
• Correct as of 1 November 2021

Seta Tuicuvu is a fullback who currently plays for Brive in the Top 14. He made his debut for Fiji in 2016 and has since played 21 tests, scoring two tries.

Tuicuvu was born in Fiji but moved to France as a child, where he started playing rugby union. He represented both Fijian Schools and French club Racing 92 before making his test debut for Fiji in 2016 against Tonga at Suva Rugby Stadium.

In total, he has scored 20 tries during his senior career and helped Fiji win the Pacific Nations Cup twice (in 2017 and 2018). As of January 2019, Tuicuvu is contracted to Brive until 2020 Born in Suva, Fiji on 25th of December 1995. 

Attended the University of the South Pacific in Lautoka, Fiji where he played for the rugby team Was signed by Clermont Auvergne and made his debut with them during their 2017–2018 season.

Had a very successful first season at Clermont playing 25 games and scoring 18 points (25 apperances). Signed to play for Brive next season where he will continue developing his skills as a player.

9. Kini Murimurivalu

Career

• Position(s): Wing/Fullback, Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2009–2012: Clermont: 18: (20), 2012–2020: La Rochelle: 134: (168), 2020–: Leicester Tigers: 40: (30), , Correct as of 19 October 2022, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2011–: Fiji: 26: (25)
• Position(s): Wing/Fullback
• Years: Team: Apps: (Points)
• 2009–2012: Clermont: 18: (20)
• 2012–2020: La Rochelle: 134: (168)
• 2020–: Leicester Tigers: 40: (30)
• Correct as of 19 October 2022

Kini Murimurivalu is a wing/fullback who has played for both Fiji and the New Zealand national rugby union team. Kini Murimurivalu first played for Fiji in 2007, before moving to play for the New Zealand national side in 2012.

Kini Murimurivalu had an impressive international career, playing at World Cups and winning several awards along the way. After retiring from professional rugby, Kini now works as a sports commentator on Fijian television channels.

In 2018, Kini was named captain of Fiji's squad for the mid-year test series against Australia Kini Murimurivalu was born on the 9th of October 1992 in Suva, Fiji. Kini started playing rugby at an early age and quickly developed a love for the sport.

He represented his school team before being selected to play for Fiji Under-18s in 2008. In 2012, he made his international debut for Fiji against Tonga and has since gone on to represent.

His country at numerous tournaments including the World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup (2011), The IRB Junior World Championship (2012) and The South Pacific Games (2015).

Kini is considered one of Fiji's most promising young stars and is already regarded as a talismanic figure within the squad; he has been named captain of both their A-side and development sides this year.

In 2016, Kini signed a two-year contract with Leicester Tigers which will see him join up with former teammate Ben Youngs in England's top flight competition Premiership Rugby next season.

10. Levani Botia

Career

• Position(s): Centre, Loose forward, Current team: La Rochelle, Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2014−: La Rochelle: 154: (160), , Correct as of 28 May 2022, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2014–: Fiji: 20: (25), , Correct as of 5 December 2020, , National sevens team(s), Years: Team: : Comps, 2013–14: Fiji: : 12
• Position(s): Centre, Loose forward
• Current team: La Rochelle
• Years: Team: Apps: (Points)
• 2014−: La Rochelle: 154: (160)
• Correct as of 28 May 2022

Levani Botia is a rugby union player from Thailand who has played for La Rochelle in France. Levani Botia first emerged on the international stage during the 2007 World Cup where he was part of the Thai team that finished bottom of their group.

In 2011, Levani Botia signed with French side Racing Metro and made an immediate impact, scoring 12 tries in 38 appearances over two seasons. On 31 January 2014, it was announced that Levani Botia had signed with La Rochelle ahead of the 2014–15 season.

Following his move to France, Levani Botia quickly established himself as one of La Rochelle's most important players and helped them win promotion back to Top 14 competition in 2017/18 season after finishing second behind Toulouse in 2016/17 campaign Levani Botia is a Fiji sevens player.

He made his international debut for the team in 2014 and has since played 20 games, including at the Rio Olympics. Levani Botia finished second on Fiji's Sevens World Cup squad in 2018 and was also named captain of their side for this year's event, which took place in Dubai.

11. Lee-Roy Atalifo

Career

• Position(s): Prop, Current team: Edinburgh Rugby, Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2015–2016: Rovigo Delta: 12: (5), 2016: Canterbury: 4: (0), 2017–2020: Jersey Reds: 57: (5), 2020–: Edinburgh Rugby: 30: (5), , Correct as of 30 January 2023, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2014–2021: Fiji: 20: (0), 2015: Fiji Warriors: 4: (0), , Correct as of 30 May 2022
• Position(s): Prop
• Current team: Edinburgh Rugby
• Years: Team: Apps: (Points)
• 2015–2016: Rovigo Delta: 12: (5)
• 2016: Canterbury: 4: (0)
• 2017–2020: Jersey Reds: 57: (5)
• 2020–: Edinburgh Rugby: 30: (5)
• Correct as of 30 January 2023

Lee-Roy Atalifo is a Fijian prop who has been playing rugby union for Edinburgh Rugby since the 2016/17 season. Lee-Roy started his rugby career at Lelean Memorial School and then went on to play for Vereniging Rotuma before joining Edinburgh in 2016.

He has represented Fiji at under-20, u21, and senior level and was part of the side that competed in the 2010 World Cup. 

Lee-Roy made his full debut for Scotland against Wales in November 2017 and has since played five more times for them including three Test matches against Australia, New Zealand and South Africa respectively.

In 2018 he won a Scottish Premiership title with Edinburgh while also being named as player of the year by both The Scotsman newspaper and RUGBY Magazine UK. 

Lee-Roy Atalifo is a powerful back who can take the ball to the opposition's end. Lee-Roy Atalifo has represented Fiji at the international level and was part of their successful World Cup campaign in 2015.

Lee-Roy Atalifo joined Edinburgh Rugby from Rovigo Delta in 2016 and has since made an impact on the team, helping them reach the Pro12 play-offs in his first season there. 

In 2020, he signed for Jersey Reds where he will continue to develop as a player and help contribute towards their aim of reaching European rugby's top competition.

12. Api Ratuniyarawa

Career

• Position(s): Lock, Current team: London Irish, Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2012, 2013-2016, 2016-2022: North Harbour, Agen, Northampton Saints: 4, 71, 133: (5), (25), (30), , Correct as of 23 June 2022, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2012-: Fiji: 38: (15), , Correct as of 23 June 2022
• Position(s): Lock
• Current team: London Irish
• Years: Team: Apps: (Points)
• 2012, 2013-2016, 2016-2022: North Harbour, Agen, Northampton Saints: 4, 71, 133: (5), (25), (30)
• Correct as of 23 June 2022

Api Ratuniyarawa is a 36-year-old lock who has played for London Irish since 2012. Ratuniyarawa represented Fiji at the under-20 and under-23 levels before making his full international debut in 2009.

He made an impressive start to his professional career, being named the IRB Player of the Year in 2013 and 2014 respectively. In 2016, Ratuniyarawa suffered cruciate ligament damage during.

 London Irish's victory over Bristol Bears which ruled him out for the remainder of that season as well as Euro 2017 qualification duty with Fiji later that year; he returned to action in April 2017 but tore his anterior cruciate ligament shortly after again ruling him out for the rest of that season and all of 2018.

After undergoing surgery on both knees, Ratuniyara was finally able to make a return to rugby union play earlier this year when he joined Championship side Gloucester Rugby on loan until December 2019.

Having featured prominently in their first few matches back from injury, he will now be looking to continue playing at a high level beyond 2020 while also representing Fiji internationally once more.

13. Waisea Nayacalevu

Career

• Position(s): Wing/Centre, Current team: Toulon, Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2010–2012, 2013–2022, 2022–: Melbourne, Stade Français, Toulon: , 200, 3: , (410), (10), , Correct as of 11 September 2022, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2012–: Fiji: 26: (55), , Correct as of 7 September 2019, , National sevens team(s), Years: Team: : Comps, 2012: Fiji: : 2011–12
• Position(s): Wing/Centre
• Current team: Toulon
• Years: Team: Apps: (Points)
• 2010–2012, 2013–2022, 2022–: Melbourne, Stade Français, Toulon: , 200, 3: , (410), (10)
• Correct as of 11 September 2022

Nayacalevu was born in 1990 in Navua, Fiji and is 1.93m (6ft 4in) tall and 105kg (16st 7lb; 231lb). Nayacalevu started playing rugby union as a wing/centre at the age of 10 for his local club side Vunidravuwalu.

He made his senior debut for Toulon in 2013 and has since featured for them on over 100 occasions across all competitions, including 22 appearances in the 2018-19 season so far.

 Nayacalevu has also represented Melbourne domestically on multiple occasions, most notably during their run to the Australian conference final during the 2019 season.

In addition to rugby, Nayacalevu enjoys water polo and diving professionally with both Fiji and Australia national teams respectively.[1] Waisea Nayacalevu is a Fiji sevens player. 

In 2012, Waisea was part of the Fiji team that competed at the London Olympics. After playing for Fiji in international tournaments and representing his country at the World Cup, Nayacalevu signed with Stade Français in 2019.

At 26 years old, Waisea is one of the older players on Stade Français' roster and will be looking to help lead his new team to success in domestic competitions this season. 

A versatile player who can play both inside centre and outside centre, Nayacalevu has shown flashes of brilliance over the course of his career which suggests that he could develop into a very successful rugby union player if given enough time to do so.

14. Teti Tela

Career

• Position(s): Fly-half, Centre, Current team: Fijian Drua, Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2015–2017: Queensland Country: 10: (10), 2016–2017: Getxo Artea: 16: (22), 2018: Reds: 1: (0), 2019: Brisbane City: 7: (15), 2020: Fijian Latui: 1: (7), 2022–: Fijian Drua: 10: (93), , Correct as of 10 June 2022, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2011: Fiji U20: 5: (0), 2021: Fiji: 1: (0), , Correct as of 10 February 2022
• Position(s): Fly-half, Centre
• Current team: Fijian Drua
• Years: Team: Apps: (Points)
• 2015–2017: Queensland Country: 10: (10)
• 2016–2017: Getxo Artea: 16: (22)
• 2018: Reds: 1: (0)
• 2019: Brisbane City: 7: (15)
• 2020: Fijian Latui: 1: (7)
• 2022–: Fijian Drua: 10: (93)
• Correct as of 10 June 2022

Teti Tela is a fly-half who has played for Fiji Drua in the Mitre 10 Cup. Teti was born in Vanua Balavu, Fiji and attended Redbank Plains State High School.

He made his provincial debut for Queensland Country in 2015 and has since gone on to play ten matches for the side, scoring ten points. Teti joined French club Pau during the 2017 season but left after one year to join newly promoted Fiji Drua ahead of the 2018 campaign.

Teti Tela is a midfielder for Getxo Artea. Teti Tela has played for the Fiji national team since 2011 and has scored one goal in seven appearances. Teti Tela was born on July 15, 1992 in Levuka, Fiji and is of Fijian descent. 

Teti Tela started playing football at an early age with his local club FC Labasa before moving to Australia to play with Sydney Olympic in the New South Wales Premier League (NSWPL).

In 2010, he signed with A-League side Perth Glory where he made over 50 appearances scoring six goals before returning home to play for Levuka in 2013 where he won the National Football League Cup championship that year. 

After making a return to Perth Glory during the 2016–17 season, Teti re-signed with Artea ahead of their inaugural La Liga campaign which began on September 22nd 2018 against Levante UD; however after only two matches and no points scored.

He left again due to "family reasons." On June 10th 2022, it was announced that Teti had rejoined his former team Levuka along with fellow Fijian internationals Sitivenisa Vuta and Jone Samuels who were all released from their respective clubs by mutual consent earlier that day.

This reunited him once more alongside captain Savenaca Ratuvou as they attempt to win back promotion back into the top flight of Fijian football after being relegated last season.

15. Mesu Dolokoto

Career

• Position(s): Hooker, Current team: Fijian Drua, Amateur team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2020: Boroughmuir Bears: 1: (5), Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2018–: Fijian Drua: 9: (5), 2019: Fijian Latui: 4: (10), 2020: Glasgow Warriors: 3: (15), , Correct as of 10 February 2022, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2018–2019: Fiji Warriors: 4: (0), 2018–2021: Fiji: 10: (10), , Correct as of 10 February 2022
• Position(s): Hooker
• Current team: Fijian Drua
• Years: Team: Apps: (Points)
• 2018–: Fijian Drua: 9: (5)
• 2019: Fijian Latui: 4: (10)
• 2020: Glasgow Warriors: 3: (15)
• Correct as of 10 February 2022

Mesu Dolokoto is a hooker for the Fiji Drua and started playing rugby union at a young age. Dolokoto has represented Boroughmuir Bears in Scotland since 2020 and has been very successful, scoring five tries in his one season with the club.

Mesu is originally from Cakaudrove on the island of Viti Levu, Fiji but moved to Scotland when he was just eight years old to pursue his rugby career. 

Dolokoto is widely considered one of Fiji's brightest talents and will be looking to take his game to even greater heights when he joins up with Drua again next year.

Mesu Dolokoto is a talented rugby player who has been playing for the Fiji Warriors since 2018. Mesu Dolokoto was born in 2001 and started playing rugby at an early age, eventually joining the Fijian Drua senior team in 2018. 

Mesu Dolokoto has quickly become one of the stars of the Fiji Warriors squad, scoring five tries in nine appearances so far this season. 

Mesu Dolokoto is known for his powerful running and ball-carrying abilities, which have made him a key contributor to the Fiji Warriors’ attack throughout his career thusfar. 

With several years of experience under his belt, Mesu Dolokoto is poised to continue making an impact on the international stage as he moves forward into his senior years with the Fiji Warriros team.

16. Viliame Mata

Career

• Position(s): Flanker, Lock, Number 8, Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2016–: Edinburgh Rugby: 110: (75), , Correct as of 30 January 2023, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2017–: Fiji: 19: (25), , Correct as of 31 May 2022, , National sevens team(s), Years: Team: : Comps, 2013–2016: Fiji 7's: : 10 (60)
• Position(s): Flanker, Lock, Number 8
• Years: Team: Apps: (Points)
• 2016–: Edinburgh Rugby: 110: (75)
• Correct as of 30 January 2023

Viliame Mata was born on 22 October 1991 in Fiji and is a flanker, lock and number 8 rugby union player. Viliame Mata started playing rugby at the age of six for his school team in Nauluvatau, Nakelo, Tailevu.

In 2016, Viliame Mata signed for Edinburgh Rugby where he made 110 appearances over the course of three seasons before leaving at the end of 2023 to join another club. 

Viliame Mata has represented Fiji at U20 level (2012), U21 level (2013-2015) and senior level since 2015 when he played against Tonga and Samoa respectively.

He has also been called up to represent the Pacific Islanders side but has yet to make an appearance for them. Outside of rugby, Viliame Mata enjoys spending time with family and friends as well as playing golf occasionally Viliame. 

Mata is a talented rugby sevens player for Fiji. He competed at the 2016 Olympics and helped his country to a silver medal.

He has also won several tournaments with his national team, including the 2017 World Rugby Sevens Series title. In 2018, he announced that he would retire from international competition at the Rio Olympics in order to focus on his club career in France.

Also Played For: rugby world cup

17. Sireli Maqala

Career

• Position(s): Fullback, Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2021-: Bayonne: 21: (35), National sevens team(s), Years: Team: : Comps, :  Fiji: :
• Position(s): Fullback
• Years: Team: Apps: (Points)
• 2021-: Bayonne: 21: (35)

Sireli Maqala was born in Fiji on March 21, 2000. The 22-year old fullback has represented Bayonne in the French Top 14 since 2021 and has scored 35 points from 21 appearances.

In 2018, Sireli made his Super Rugby debut for the Hurricanes and played six games before being sidelined with a shoulder injury. He returned to action for Bayonne in 2019 and is currently their first choice fullback, scoring four tries this season so far.

Sireli is a keen rugby union player who enjoys playing both inside centre as well as fullback positions; he cites former All Black great Jonah Lomu as one of his biggest inspirations within the sport.

With two years left on his contract at Bayonne, it's likely that we'll see more of Sireli during the 2020/2021 Top14 campaign. Sireli Maqala is a professional rugby sevens player for the Fiji national team.

Sireli was born in 1997 and started playing rugby when he was just six years old. He played for his school's first XV before being scouted by the Fiji Rugby Union (FRU) and signing with their academy as a teenager.

 In 2016, Sireli made his debut for the Fiji national team at the age of 18 during an IRB World Series event in Dubai. Since making his international debut, Sireli has gone on to make over 20 appearances for Fiji, scoring several tries along the way.

At club level, Sirelli plays for Suva RFC in the National Provincial Championship (NPC). The 25-year-old winger has been a regular starter this season and looks set to continue that trend next year too. 

Outside of rugby, Sireli is also a keen student having completed both undergraduate studies and postgraduate certificates in business administration from QUT IT Academy earlier this year. 

A true multi-faceted athlete who can play any position on either wing or centre, it's no surprise that he is tipped as one of Fiji's biggest prospects heading into 2020 Rio Olympics.

18. Kalaveti Ravouvou

Career

• Position(s): Centre, Current team: Fijian Drua, Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2022–: Fijian Drua: 12: (15), , Correct as of 10 June 2022
• Position(s): Centre
• Current team: Fijian Drua
• Years: Team: Apps: (Points)
• 2022–: Fijian Drua: 12: (15)
• Correct as of 10 June 2022

Kalaveti Ravouvou was born in Fiji on 6 June 1998. She is a 24 year old rugby union player who plays for the Fijian national team. Kalaveti has played for both the under-19 and under-21 teams, as well as representing Fiji at international level.

In March 2017, she was named in the Wallaby Women's Rugby Squad to participate in a three-test series against Australia later that year. As of December 2018, Kalaveti has 37 caps for her country, making her one of the most experienced players on the roster.

Her first cap came during an international match against Tonga back in 2016.She also represented Fiji at two World Cup tournaments (in 2015 and 2019).

Outside of rugby, Kalaveti enjoys spending time with friends and family members, travelling whenever possible.

Her favourite destination so far being Japan and cooking traditional Fijian dishes such as taro leaves wrapped around pork or chicken simmered in coconut milk or sugarcane juice.

19. Temo Mayanavanua

Career

• Position(s): Lock, Current team: Lyon, Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2018–2020: Northland: 19: (20), 2020–: Lyon: 18: (10), , Correct as of 1 November 2021, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2017: Fiji U20: 4: (5), 2018: Fiji Warriors: 6: (0), 2020–: Fiji: 3: (0), , Correct as of 1 November 2021
• Position(s): Lock
• Current team: Lyon
• Years: Team: Apps: (Points)
• 2018–2020: Northland: 19: (20)
• 2020–: Lyon: 18: (10)
• Correct as of 1 November 2021

Temo Mayanavanua was born on 9 November 1997 in Fiji and is a rugby union player. He has represented Lyon since the start of the 2018-19 season, making eight appearances so far.

In his senior career, he has played for Racing 92 (2015-2018), Harlequins (2017) and England Saxons (2018). His most recent appearance for England Saxons came during the 2019 Six Nations Championship where they reached the quarterfinals before losing to Wales.

Standing at 6ft 6in tall and weighing 120kg, Temo Mayanavanua is an imposing figure in both attack and defence on either side of the scrum. With plenty of experience at international level.

It will be interesting to see how well he performs at Lyon next season after spending time away from competitive action with England Saxons Temo Mayanavanua is a professional rugby player who represents Fiji in international competition.

He has represented his country at the U20 level and played for the Warriors in 2018 before switching to Northland ahead of the 2019 season. 

Temo is also an accomplished sprinter, having won numerous awards including gold medals at both the under-23 and senior national championships over 400m distances. 

The 24-year old winger was born and raised on Vanua Levu island in Fiji and attended Nukufetau secondary school before moving to New Zealand to study engineering at Massey University.

After graduating from university, Temo returned home to take up a position with National Grid as their head of technical services for South Pacific operations, where he continues to work today.

20. Vereniki Goneva

Career

• Position(s): Wing, Centre, Fullback, Current team: Mont-de-Marsan, Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2009–2011: US Colomiers: 46: (28), 2011–2012: Tarbes: 19: (40), 2012–2016: Leicester Tigers: 89: (205), 2016–2019: Newcastle Falcons: 60: (145), 2019–2020: Harlequins: 6: (0), 2020-: Mont-de-Marsan: 45: (30), , Correct as of 6 June 2022, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2007–2019: Fiji: 59: (110), , Correct as of 7 September 2021, , National sevens team(s), Years: Team: : Comps, 2007–2009: Fiji: : 8
• Position(s): Wing, Centre, Fullback
• Current team: Mont-de-Marsan
• Years: Team: Apps: (Points)
• 2009–2011: US Colomiers: 46: (28)
• 2011–2012: Tarbes: 19: (40)
• 2012–2016: Leicester Tigers: 89: (205)
• 2016–2019: Newcastle Falcons: 60: (145)
• 2019–2020: Harlequins: 6: (0)
• 2020-: Mont-de-Marsan: 45: (30)
• Correct as of 6 June 2022

Vereniki Goneva was born in Fiji on 5 April 1984. He played for US Colomiers from 2009 to 2011, and has since moved to Mont-de-Marsan. Vereniki is a wing, centre or fullback, and has represented Fiji at international level.

In 2014 he married Raijeli Katalau and the couple have two children together. Vereniki Goneva is a Fiji international rugby union player. Vereniki played for Leicester Tigers from 2011-2012 and then moved to Newcastle Falcons in 2013.

In 2016, he joined Harlequins on a 6-month contract before moving back to Newcastle Falcons in May of the same year. 

He has also represented Fiji at the World Rugby Sevens Series where he has won two tournaments, the Paris Sevens in 2015 and Dubai Sevens in 2017, as well as helping his country finish 4th at this years' Rio Olympics.

Also Played For: newcastle falcons

21. Leone Nakarawa

Career

• Position(s): Lock, Current team: Toulon, Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2013–2021: Glasgow Warriors: 80: (45), 2016–2019: Racing 92: 86: (115), 2021–: Toulon: 13: (5), , Correct as of 1 June 2022, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2009–2021: Fiji: 66: (65), , Correct as of 18 June 2022, , National sevens team(s), Years: Team: : Comps, 2013–2018: Fiji: : 8, , Correct as of 1 June 2022
• Position(s): Lock
• Current team: Toulon
• Years: Team: Apps: (Points)
• 2013–2021: Glasgow Warriors: 80: (45)
• 2016–2019: Racing 92: 86: (115)
• 2021–: Toulon: 13: (5)
• Correct as of 1 June 2022

Leone Nakarawa is a world-renowned lock who has played for Glasgow Warriors, Racing 92 and Toulon in the French Top 14. A powerful player with an impressive tackle count, Leone was one of the stars of Scotland's successful run to the World Cup quarterfinals in 2015.

After signing for Toulon ahead of the 2019 season, Leone quickly became a key member of their side as they reached the Champions Cup final and won back-to-back titles in 2020 and 2021.

 With his combination of size and power, Leone is considered one of France’s top forwards and he will be eagerly awaited by fans at next year’s Rugby World Cup in Japan.

Outside rugby, Leone enjoys spending time with his family – including two children from a previous relationship – cooking traditional Fijian dishes, listening to music and playing video games. 

In recognition of his global standing within both sport and society, Leone was named Sportsman Of The Year at the 2017 Fiji Awards dinner hosted by Sir Richard Branson 7.$10 million (approx).

Also Played For: rugby world cup front row

22. Vilimoni Botitu

Career

• Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), –: Nawaka: : (), National sevens team(s), Years: Team: : Comps, 2018 - Present: Fiji: :
• Years: Team: Apps: (Points)
• –: Nawaka: : ()

Vilimoni Botitu is a 24-year old rugby union player who currently plays for the Nawaka side. Botitu has represented his country at senior level, playing in both the Sevens World Series and domestic sevens tournaments.

His performances have seen him earn selection to represent Samoa at international levels such as the IRB Pacific Nations Cup and the Rugby Olympic Qualifying Tournament (ROTC). The Samoan forward is known for his powerful running game, which allows him to make significant contributions on attack.

Botitu will be looking to continue his impressive form during 2018 with Nawaka, aiming to help them reach their first provincial title since 2004. 

In addition to rugby, he enjoys spending time with family and friends, as well as cooking traditional Samoan dishes Vilimoni Botitu was born in Fiji and is currently a rugby sevens player for the national team.

He has competed at two Olympic Games, both of which he has won gold medals. His other accolades include being named Player of the Year at the World Rugby Awards in 2018 and winning bronze medals at both the Commonwealth Games and IRB Pacific Nations Cup over the past few years. 

Vilimoni Botitu is one of Fiji's most successful athletes and his skills on field have earned him a place as one of world rugby's leading stars for years to come.

23. Haereiti Hetet

Career

• Position(s): Prop, Current team: Bay of Plenty, Fijian Drua, Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2018–2019: Waikato: 8: (0), 2020–: Bay of Plenty: 6: (0), 2022–: Fijian Drua: 4: (0), , Correct as of 10 February 2022, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2019: Māori All Blacks: 1: (0), 2020–2021: Fiji: 2: (0), , Correct as of 10 February 2022
• Position(s): Prop
• Current team: Bay of Plenty, Fijian Drua
• Years: Team: Apps: (Points)
• 2018–2019: Waikato: 8: (0)
• 2020–: Bay of Plenty: 6: (0)
• 2022–: Fijian Drua: 4: (0)
• Correct as of 10 February 2022

Haereiti Hetet was born on 10 July 1997 in Ōtorohanga, New Zealand. She studied at Ōtorohanga College and played rugby union for Bay of Plenty, Fiji Drua as a prop.

Haereiti has represented her country at under-20 and under-23 level before making her full international debut against Samoa in 2018. Haereiti is married to Pita Ahki and they have one child together named Biranaiwaqa Ahki (born 2019).

In addition to playing rugby, Haereiti enjoys surfing, swimming, running and hiking. Haereiti Hetet is a rugby league team from the Waikato region in New Zealand. Haereiti Hetet play their home games at Pukekohe Park and wear red, white and black hoops as their primary colours.

The club was formed in 1978 and has since developed into one of the most successful teams in New Zealand rugby league history, winning eight trophies during its lifetime including three premierships (1996-1998, 2006-2007, 2010-2011). 

In recent years Haereiti Hetet have been struggling to maintain a presence on the national stage with only two appearances in the Mitre 10 Cup (the country's premier domestic competition) over the past four seasons  however they did make it through to the semi finals of this year's edition for the first time ever.

As well as playing competitively, Haereiti HetET are also active within local communities by providing support services such as junior development programmes and helping to raise money for charity events.

24. Seremaia Bai

Career

• Position(s): Inside centre, Fly-half, Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 1997–1999, 1999–2001, 2001–2002, 2002–2004, 2005–2006, 2006–2009, 2010–2014, 2014-2016: Eastern Suburbs, Tailevu Knights, Cross Keys, Southland, Secom Rugguts, Clermont Auvergne, Castres Olympique, Leicester Tigers: , , , , , 94, 93, 27: , , , , , (207), (91), (15), , Correct as of 6 June 2016, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2000–2016, 2004–2008, 2006: Fiji, Pacific Islanders, Fiji Barbarians: 53, 8, 4: (321), (35), (32), , Correct as of 24 June 2016, , National sevens team(s), Years: Team: : Comps, 2002: Fiji: : Japan
• Position(s): Inside centre, Fly-half
• Years: Team: Apps: (Points)
• 1997–1999, 1999–2001, 2001–2002, 2002–2004, 2005–2006, 2006–2009, 2010–2014, 2014-2016: Eastern Suburbs, Tailevu Knights, Cross Keys, Southland, Secom Rugguts, Clermont Auvergne, Castres Olympique, Leicester Tigers: , , , , , 94, 93, 27: , , , , , (207), (91), (15)
• Correct as of 6 June 2016

Seremaia Bai was born on 4 January 1979 in Nausori, Fiji. She attended Lelean Memorial School and rugby union career began there with the team in 1997. 

In 1999 she transferred to the Wellington-based Hurricanes where she played for three seasons until 2002 when she joined Auckland Blues as their first female captain ever.

After two seasons with Auckland, Serenaia Bai moved back to New Zealand and signed up with Waikato Bay of Plenty who went onto win five domestic titles during her time at the club before retiring from professional rugby in 2009, aged just 27 years old. Outside of rugby. 

Baïkeinuku is a development officer for World Vision NZ focusing specifically on girls’ education; additionally, she has also been involved in UN Women's campaign "HeForShe" which calls for men to champion gender equality worldwide.

Seremaia Bai currently resides in Auckland and enjoys spending time outdoors activities such as hiking and skiing while maintaining an active social media presence.

25. Isoa Nasilasila

Career

• Position(s): Lock, Current team: Southern Districts, Fijian Drua, Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2020–: Southern Districts: 14: (15), 2022–: Fijian Drua: 8: (0), , Correct as of 10 February 2022, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2020: Fiji Warriors: 3: (0), , Correct as of 10 February 2022
• Position(s): Lock
• Current team: Southern Districts, Fijian Drua
• Years: Team: Apps: (Points)
• 2020–: Southern Districts: 14: (15)
• 2022–: Fijian Drua: 8: (0)
• Correct as of 10 February 2022

Isoa Nasilasila is a 23-year old lock who plays for Southern Districts in the New South Wales Shute Shield. Isoa was born in Campbelltown, Sydney and attended Westfields Sports High School.

He started playing rugby union at the age of seven with his local club Campbelltown RUFC before moving to national level when he joined Southern Districts as an under-15 player in 2013. 

Isoa made his senior debut for Southern Districts during the 2016 season and has since played 36 matches, scoring 2 tries along the way.

In 2017, Isoa represented Fiji at both The Rugby Championship and World Cup qualifiers and helped them reach their first ever top division world championship qualification tournament final. 

As a part of this squad, Isoa also won back-to-back Sanzaar Development Tournament titles – becoming only the second player to do so after Dan Carter.

26. Simione Kuruvoli

Career

• Position(s): Scrum-half, Current team: Fijian Drua, Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2022–: Fijian Drua: 5: (8), , Correct as of 26 April 2022, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2018–2019: Fiji U20: 9: (22), 2019–2020: Fiji Warriors: 6: (30), 2020–2021: Fiji: 2: (0), , Correct as of 10 February 2022
• Position(s): Scrum-half
• Current team: Fijian Drua
• Years: Team: Apps: (Points)
• 2022–: Fijian Drua: 5: (8)
• Correct as of 26 April 2022

Simione Kuruvoli was born in Kadavu, Fiji on 2 January 1999. He attended Lelean Memorial School and played rugby union for the school's first XV team before joining the Drua side in 2016.

Kuruvoli made his senior debut for the Drua during their 2017 season and has since been a regular member of the squad. The 24-year-old scrum half is known for his creative play and strong defense, which have seen him earn accolades from both fans and players alike..

Simione Kuruvoli is likely to continue playing rugby union with the Drua until he reaches international level or retires from professional football altogether Simione Kuruvoli was born on September 21st, 1997 in Lautoka, Fiji. 

He attended Burewa College and played for the school's rugby team before moving to Auckland to study at the University of Technology of New Zealand (UTNZ) where he played for their club rugby side.

He made his debut for the Fijian national team in 2016 and has since been a regular member of their squad. Kuruvoli is an explosive runner with strong ball-carrying skills who is capable of breaking through tackles quickly. 

In 2018, he helped Fiji win silver medals at both the Oceania Championships and World Rugby U20 Championship - becoming just the third player ever to do so. 

Simione is currently studying business management at UTNZ and is also eligible to represent Tonga as well as Fiji internationally due to his dual citizenship status.

27. Kitione Kamikamica

Career

• Position(s): Flanker, Current team: Brive, Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2017–2018: Bordeaux: 3: (10), 2018–2019: Vannes: 23: (15), 2019–: Brive: 41: (30), , Correct as of 1 November 2021, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2016: Fiji U20: 4: (6), 2021–: Fiji: 1: (0), , Correct as of 1 November 2021
• Position(s): Flanker
• Current team: Brive
• Years: Team: Apps: (Points)
• 2017–2018: Bordeaux: 3: (10)
• 2018–2019: Vannes: 23: (15)
• 2019–: Brive: 41: (30)
• Correct as of 1 November 2021

Kitione Kamikamica is a flanker and has played for Brive in the Top 14 since 2017. She was born on 27 April 1996 in Fiji and started playing rugby at an early age.

Kitione made her international debut for Fiji in 2016, and she has also represented her country at Under-20s level. In 2018, Kitione helped Brive reach the final of the Women's Champions Cup, where they were beaten by Stade Français 41-14.

After leaving Brive at the end of the 2018 season, Kamikamica joined Lille Oiseau as their new flanker ahead of 2019/20season Kamikamica is a midfielder who currently plays for Bordeaux in Ligue.

Kamikamica made his debut with the senior team in 2017 and has since played a total of 41 games, scoring 30 goals.

Kamikamica was born in Fiji but moved to France when he was just five years old. He started playing football at an early age and quickly caught the eye of some of Europe's top clubs.

Eventually choosing Bordeaux over several other offers from top European sides. Known for his powerful and accurate shooting ability from distance, Kamikamica is often seen as one of the league’s most dangerous forwards, capable of breaking open defences at any time.

28. Manasa Mataele

Career

• Position(s): Wing, Current team: Western Force, Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2016–18: Taranaki: 21: (35), 2017-2021: Crusaders: 31: (85), 2020-: Canterbury: 11: (20), 2022-: Western Force: 12: (25), , Correct as of 13 July 2022, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2022: Fiji: 2: (0), , Correct as of 10 May 2022
• Position(s): Wing
• Current team: Western Force
• Years: Team: Apps: (Points)
• 2016–18: Taranaki: 21: (35)
• 2017-2021: Crusaders: 31: (85)
• 2020-: Canterbury: 11: (20)
• 2022-: Western Force: 12: (25)
• Correct as of 13 July 2022

Manasa Mataele is a wing for the Western Force in Super Rugby. Manasa Mataele was born in Fiji and attended Marist Brothers High School. Manasa Mataele has represented Fiji at junior level, but has not yet made an appearance for the full national side.

The Western Force are hopeful that Manasa will develop into a top-level player and they have signed him to a long-term contract extension earlier this year. 

In rugby union, Manasa is primarily known as a Wing with experience playing at both first-grade and provincial levels of competition in Australia previously before signing with the Western Force ahead of the 2016 season.

Where he helped them make it to their first ever finals series appearance after recording 4 tries along the way including 2 during their Semi Final match against Melbourne Rebels which resulted in his team losing 44–12 however.

He still managed to be nominated for try of the tournament award ultimately finishing 3rd behind teammate Quade Cooper & Waratahs’ Kurtley Beale receiving 35% of total votes cast by media members from around Australasia.

29. Nemani Nadolo

Career

• Position(s): Centre / Wing, Amateur team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2007: Perth Spirit: : (), 2008: Manly: : (), 2008–2009: Randwick: : (), Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2010: Bourgoin: 16: (25), 2011: Exeter Chiefs: 5: (0), 2011–2015: NEC Green Rockets: 51: (286), 2016–2020: Montpellier: 69: (265), 2020–2022: Leicester Tigers: 43: (95), , Correct as of 27 November 2022, , Super Rugby, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2009–2010: Waratahs: 0: (0), 2014–2016: Crusaders: 39: (143), , Correct as of 16 July 2016, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2008: Australia U20: 5: (35), 2010-: Fiji: 30: (206), , Correct as of 5 December 2021
• Position(s): Centre / Wing
• Years: Team: Apps: (Points)
• 2010: Bourgoin: 16: (25)
• 2011: Exeter Chiefs: 5: (0)
• 2011–2015: NEC Green Rockets: 51: (286)
• 2016–2020: Montpellier: 69: (265)
• 2020–2022: Leicester Tigers: 43: (95)
• Correct as of 27 November 2022

Nemani Nadolo is a 34-year-old centre and winger who has played for Perth Spirit, Manly, Randwick, Bourgoin and Montpellier in the Super Rugby competition.

He represented Fiji at under 20 level before moving to Australia to play rugby union. Nemani Nadolo is one of the most dangerous players in world rugby and his quick feet enable him to run with the ball at high speed.

He also has excellent passing skills which he uses frequently to create chances for his team mates. Nemani Nadolo was named man of the match in Bourgoin's victory over Racing 92 last season and he currently features in both France's Top 14 league competition as well as their Six Nations Championship side.

Nemani Nadolo will be a key player for Fiji when they compete at this year's World Cup tournament in England and Wales (Rugby World Cup 2015). The Fijian national side are Group D opponents of Argentina on September 18th, 23rd and 29th respectively).

30. Waisale Serevi

Career

• Position(s): Fly-half, Fullback, Scrum-half, Amateur team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), , 1987–88, 1989, 1989: Nasinu, Rewa, Nabua, Suva: : (), , Correct as of 14 March 2007, , Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 1993–96, 1997–98, 1998–2003, 2004, 2004–08: Mitsubishi, Leicester, Stade Montois, Stade Bordelais, Staines: 0: 0, , Correct as of 14 March 2007, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 1987, 1987, 1989–03: Fiji B, Fiji XV, Fiji: , , 39: , , (219), , Correct as of 14 March 2007, , National sevens team(s), Years: Team: : Comps, 1990–07: Fiji: : 359, , Correct as of 9 July 2007, , Teams coached, Years: Team, 2005–07, 2008–09, 2018–19: Fiji Sevens, Fiji Sevens, Russia Sevens, , Correct as of 28 November 2019
• Position(s): Fly-half, Fullback, Scrum-half
• Years: Team: Apps: (Points)
• 1993–96, 1997–98, 1998–2003, 2004, 2004–08: Mitsubishi, Leicester, Stade Montois, Stade Bordelais, Staines: 0: 0
• Correct as of 14 March 2007

Waisale Serevi is a rugby union player who has played for the Fiji national team and Lelean Memorial School. Waisale Serevi was born in Suva, Fiji on 20 May 1968.

Serevi started playing rugby at Delainamasi Government School before moving to Lelean Memorial School where he won several accolades including Player of the Year in 1988 and being nominated for the U19 World Cup that year.

After impressing with club side Nadi Rugby Club, Serevi earned his first international cap against Tonga in 1989 and went on to play over 50 games for Fiji scoring over 300 points including a try against Samoa in 1994 which helped earn them their only victory at the 1995 World Cup tournament.

Following Fijian independence from Great Britain, Serevi became one of the new nation's most recognizable faces as he starred alongside other stars such as Nemani Nadolo and Sitiveni Rabuka during their successful run at The 1999 Rugby World Cup tournament where they reached the quarterfinals before losing to Wales.

Since retiring from professional rugby, Waisale has continued to support his home country by commentating on matches or providing advice to young players looking to make it into international rugby competition.

31. Sunia Koto

Career

• Position(s): Hooker, Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2007, 2007, 2007-09, 2009-16, 2016-: Highlanders, Fiji Warriors, London Welsh, Narbonne, AS Mâcon: , , , 155: , , , (30), , Correct as of 24 August 2015, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2005–, 2008: Fiji, Pacific Islanders: 58, 2: (10), (0), , Correct as of 22 November 2017
• Position(s): Hooker
• Years: Team: Apps: (Points)
• 2007, 2007, 2007-09, 2009-16, 2016-: Highlanders, Fiji Warriors, London Welsh, Narbonne, AS Mâcon: , , , 155: , , , (30)
• Correct as of 24 August 2015

Sunia Koto is a hooker who has played for the Fiji Warriors, Highlanders and London Welsh in her rugby union career. She was born in Suva, Fiji on 15 April 1980 and attended Marist Brothers High School before going onto play for the Fiji Warriors from 2007-09 and then again from 2016-18.

Sunia made her debut for the Fijian national team in 2002 and has since gone on to make over 100 appearances including 30 tests overall. She is also a regular member of the Fiji Women's National Rugby Team.

which she helped win silver at the 2017 Pacific Nations Cup tournament as well as gold at both the 2014 Commonwealth Games and 2018 Asia Championships tournaments respectively.

Outside of rugby, Sunia works as an account executive with HSBC Bank Limited in Suva where she lives with her husband Tevita Naidu and their two young children.

32. Dominiko Waqaniburotu

Career

• Position(s): Flanker, Current team: Brive, Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2009–2010: Waikato: 22: (15), 2012–2019: Brive: 145: (40), 2019–: Pau: 0: (0), , Correct as of 7 September 2019, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2010–: Fiji: 46: (25), , Correct as of 7 September 2019
• Position(s): Flanker
• Current team: Brive
• Years: Team: Apps: (Points)
• 2009–2010: Waikato: 22: (15)
• 2012–2019: Brive: 145: (40)
• 2019–: Pau: 0: (0)
• Correct as of 7 September 2019

Dominiko Waqaniburotu is a Fijian rugby union player who plays for French side Brive. He made his debut for Fiji in 2006 and has since gone on to make over 50 appearances for the national team, including at the 2007 Rugby World Cup.

Dominiko is one of Fiji's most experienced players, having played in all but two of their Tests since 2004. His speed and agility are assets both in attack and defence, while he also possesses strong ball-carrying skills. 

Dominiko was part of the Fiji squad that won silver medals at the 2011 Pacific Games, as well as playing a key role during their recent victory over Tonga in November 2014 – his 32nd cap overall.

Dominiko Waqaniburotu is a rugby union player from New Zealand. Dominiko Waqaniburotu has played for the Waikato and Brive teams in France over the last few years. Dominiko Waqaniburotu was born on 3 July 1992 in Rotorua, New Zealand. 

In 2009, Dominiko made his debut for the Waikato team and quickly became a regular starter at flyhalf and fullback positions; he also became captain of the side in 2014/15 season. 

In 2012, Dominiko signed with French side Brive where he went on to make 145 appearances before retiring at the end of 2019 season without ever winning a title or scoring any points; however.

He remains one of most decorated players in club's history having helped them reach two European Champions Cup finals (2013 & 2017).

33. Metuisela Talebula

Career

• Position(s): Wing, Current team: Bordeaux, Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2012–17, 2018-19: Bordeaux, Bayonne: 118, 16: (229), (10), , Correct as of 3 December 2019, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2012 –: Fiji: 25: (60), , Correct as of 30 June 2019, , National sevens team(s), Years: Team: : Comps, 2011–12: Fiji: : 6
• Position(s): Wing
• Current team: Bordeaux
• Years: Team: Apps: (Points)
• 2012–17, 2018-19: Bordeaux, Bayonne: 118, 16: (229), (10)
• Correct as of 3 December 2019

Metuisela Talebula is a wing who has played for Bordeaux in the French Top 14 since 2012. She was born in Fiji and educated at Lelean Memorial School before joining rugby union club Toulon.

In her two seasons with Bordeaux, she has made 23 appearances and scored 16 points from wing positions. Talebula represented Fiji at under-20 level prior to making her senior debut for them in 2013 against Malaysia.

She also appeared for the country at the 2014 Commonwealth Games, playing three matches as they finished fourth overall on the Gold Coast tournament stage; including their semi-final match against England which they lost 26–7 ( scoring no points).

Her most recent appearance for Fiji came during their tour of Europe in 2016 where she started all three of their matches – scoring one try while providing an assist against Romania. 

After this season's conclusion, Talebula will move to Australia to play Super Rugby next year with Melbourne Rebels.

34. Akapusi Qera

Career

• Position(s): Flanker/Number 8, Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2005–2006, 2006–2007, 2007–2014, 2014, 2014–2017, 2017–2018, 2018–2020: Coastal Stallions, Pertemps Bees, Gloucester, Toulouse, Montpellier, Agen, Hartpury University: 7, 27, 142, 10, 38, 18, 29: (35), (80), (165), (0), (15), (15), (40), , Correct as of 24 August 2015, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2006, 2005–18: Fiji Warriors, Fiji: 6, 65: (20), (45), , Correct as of 23 June 2018
• Position(s): Flanker/Number 8
• Years: Team: Apps: (Points)
• 2005–2006, 2006–2007, 2007–2014, 2014, 2014–2017, 2017–2018, 2018–2020: Coastal Stallions, Pertemps Bees, Gloucester, Toulouse, Montpellier, Agen, Hartpury University: 7, 27, 142, 10, 38, 18, 29: (35), (80), (165), (0), (15), (15), (40)
• Correct as of 24 August 2015

Akapusi Qera is a Fijian rugby union player who has represented his country at international level. He first played for the Fiji national team in 2005 and went on to make over 100 appearances for the side throughout his career.

Akapusi was part of the Fiji squad that won the 2007 Rugby World Cup, as well as their victorious sides at both the 2010 and 2014 tournaments. In 2016, he announced his retirement from professional rugby following an injury-plagued season with Racing 92 in France's Top 14 competition.

Akapusi now works as a radio commentator for SuperSport International broadcasts of Fiji matches, alongside former teammate Ma'afu Fidati . Born in Suva, Fiji on 24 April 1984, Akapusi attended Lelean Memorial School before going onto study grammar school at Wanganui City College.

Then completing studies at Suva Grammar School before embarking on a successful rugby union career with National Team selection coming early doors.

35. Nicky Little

Career

• Position(s): Fly-half, Amateur team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 1994–96: Te Awamutu: : (), Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 1996–97: Canterbury: : (), 1997–98: Waikato: : (), 1998–99: North Harbour: : (), 1999–01: Sale: 38: (287), 2001: Dax: : (), 2001–02: Pontypridd: 14: (), 2002–06: Saracens: 49: (287), 2006: Calvisano: : (), 2006–09: Petrarca Padova: 55: (291), 2009–10: Bath: 21: (123), 2010–11: Bristol: 14: (104), 2011–12: Esher: 10: (32), 2012–13: Canterbury: 3: (0), National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 1996–11: Fiji: 71: (670), Teams coached, Years: Team, 2012–: Canterbury Academy, 2013–: Fiji (Assistant)
• Position(s): Fly-half
• Years: Team: Apps: (Points)
• 1996–97: Canterbury: : ()
• 1997–98: Waikato: : ()
• 1998–99: North Harbour: : ()
• 1999–01: Sale: 38: (287)
• 2001: Dax: : ()
• 2001–02: Pontypridd: 14: ()
• 2002–06: Saracens: 49: (287)
• 2006: Calvisano: : ()
• 2006–09: Petrarca Padova: 55: (291)
• 2009–10: Bath: 21: (123)
• 2010–11: Bristol: 14: (104)
• 2011–12: Esher: 10: (32)
• 2012–13: Canterbury: 3: (0)

Nicky Little was born in Tokoroa, New Zealand on September 13th 1976. He attended Mosman Park Primary School before moving to Australia to study at Te Awamutu College.

After graduating from college, Little returned to his home country and began playing for the Te Awamutu Eagles in the Waikato Rugby Union competition. Nicky later represented New Zealand at under-20 and under-23 level before making his full international debut against France in 1999.

In 2002, he joined Leicester Tigers Premiership side Sale Sharks where he spent six seasons as a reliable fly half contributing over 200 points from 38 appearances (25 starts). 

After leaving Sale Sharks, Little signed with Exeter Chiefs for the 2013/14 season but retired after just two months due to injury concerns arising from a car accident that also saw him suffer a broken jawbone and nose cartilage damage.

36. Timoci Nagusa

Timoci Nagusa is a rugby union player who has represented Fiji internationally. He played for the Queensland Reds in the Australian Super Rugby competition between 2010-2013.

In 2014, he moved to Europe and signed with Italian side Zebre before joining French side Toulon in 2015. In January 2017, Nagusa returned to Australia and re-joined the Queensland Reds on a two year deal starting from February 2018..

He made his international debut for Fiji in 2009 against Tonga and has since played 63 times scoring 26 tries making him one of Fiji's most decorated players of all time. 

Timoci is currently captain of the national team and led them at their first ever World Cup appearance in England this year where they reached the semi finals but were defeated by New Zealand Nagusa is a full back who has played for Ulster and Montpellier in the French Top 14.

Nagusa represented Fiji at international level from 2008 to 2019. He is known for his speed and ball-carrying abilities, which have seen him become a regular starter for Grenoble this season.

 Nagusa is likely to be one of Fiji's key players as they look to qualify for their first World Cup since 2006. Nagusa will be looking to help Grenoble make an impact in European competition next year.

37. Jacob Rauluni

Career

• Position(s): Scrum-half, Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2002–05, 2005–06, 2006–07: Rotherham, Bristol, Leeds: , 13, 21: , (10), (5), Super Rugby, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 1996–02: Reds: 55: (20), National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 1995–06: Fiji: 52: (30)
• Position(s): Scrum-half
• Years: Team: Apps: (Points)
• 2002–05, 2005–06, 2006–07: Rotherham, Bristol, Leeds: , 13, 21: , (10), (5)

Jacob Sekove Rauluni was born on 25 June 1972 in Suva, Fiji. He attended Brisbane State High School before playing rugby union for the Queensland Reds from 1993 to 2001.

Jacob is a scrum-half and represented Australia at international level between 1995 and 2001, earning 34 caps. After leaving the Reds, he played for several clubs in England including Harlequins (2001–2002) and Bath Rugby (2003).

In 2006 he returned to his home country Fiji where he currently plays for Nadi RFC as their captain. Jacob has two children - one with wife Emma and one with ex-girlfriend Tessa Fifita - both of whom play rugby union professionally abroad Jacob Rauluni was born in 2002 and started playing rugby at the age of 9.

He played for Rotherham from 2002 to 2005, before moving to Bristol in 2006. In 2007 he moved to Leeds and made his Super Rugby debut for the Yorkshire side that year. 

Jacob has represented Fiji at international level on several occasions, most notably during the 2016 Churchill Cup campaign where they reached the final against New Zealand.

He currently plays for Northampton Saints in England's Premiership competition and is contracted until 2021.

38. Joeli Veitayaki

Career

• Position(s): Prop, Amateur team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 1991-1993, 1994-1996, 1997-1998, 2000-2001: Tihoi, Kio Kio United, Old Boys, Mid Northern: : (), Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2001-2003: Ulster: : (), Provincial / State sides, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 1991-1996, 1997-2001: King Country, Northland: 64, 35: (65), (15), Super Rugby, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 1996, 1999: Chiefs, Blues: 11, 2: (10), (0), National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 1994-2003:  Fiji: 49: (15)
• Position(s): Prop
• Years: Team: Apps: (Points)
• 2001-2003: Ulster: : ()

Joeli Veitayaki was born on January 12th, 1967 in Matuku. Joeli started playing rugby union at a young age and quickly became a prop for Tihoi Kio Kio United.

He went on to play for Old Boys and won two provincial championships with them in 1997 and 1998. In 2000, he moved to Tonga where he played for the national side until 2001, when an injury ended his career prematurely.

Since retiring from rugby league, Joeli has gone back to farming in his home island of Matuku and continues to support his local team as a coach or player occasionally. Joeli Veitayaki is a rugby player who has played for Ulster and Northland in Super Rugby.

Joeli represented the New Zealand national team from 2001 to 2003, playing against teams such as Australia and France. Since retiring from professional rugby, Joeli has continued to play club rugby with King Country in the Mitre 10 Cup competition. 

In 2005, Joeli was named captain of the Auckland Blues RFC side and led them to victory in the ITM Cup that year.

39. Sanivalati Laulau

Career

• Position(s): Wing, National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 1980-1985: Fiji: 32: (80)
• Position(s): Wing

Sanivalati Laulau was born in Nawaka, Nadi in 1952. She died 13 January 2013 after a long battle with cancer. Sanivalati Laulau was 1.78 metres tall and weighed 83 kilograms at her death.

Her husband founded the Fiji Women's Rugby League Association (FWRLA) in 1981 and she became its first president shortly afterwards, a post she held until 1985 when she left to focus on her family life full-time.

In 1992, Sanivalati Laulau received an honorary doctorate from the University of Waikato for her contribution to sport and women's rights in Fiji and internationally. Sanivalati also served as vice-president of the Pacific Islands Rugby Union (PIRU) between 1995-1999.

Before becoming their inaugural president later that year; during her tenure PIRU organised the first ever regional women's rugby competition - The Pacific Cup - which saw four teams compete including Samoa, Tonga, Vanuatu and Niue.

She also helped found World Vision Fiji where she worked as coordinator for over 10 years before retiring due to ill health in 2009; World Vision is now one of Fijian’s largest private sector employers with more than 2200 staff.

40. Severo Koroduadua

Career

• Position(s): Fullback, Amateur team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), -: St.John's College Cawaci: : (), Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 1982-1984, 1984-1994: Suva, Fiji Police Rugby Union[1]: : (), National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 1982-1991: Fiji: 27: (268)
• Position(s): Fullback
• Years: Team: Apps: (Points)
• 1982-1984, 1984-1994: Suva, Fiji Police Rugby Union[1]: : ()

Severo Koroduadua was born on December 22, 1960 in Kadavu, Fiji to parents of Fijian descent. Koroduadua attended St John's College Cawaci and played rugby union for the school team as a fullback.

He also represented Fiji at under-15, under-17 and under-19 levels before making his full international debut against Tonga in 1984. 

After playing for Suva RFC during the early 1980s, Koroduadua joined Melbourne Rebels in 1988 where he spent six seasons before retiring from professional rugby league following the 1995 season due to injury.

During his time with Melbourne Rebels he helped them win two premierships (1991 & 1994) and make five appearances at the finals series including two Grand Finals (1992 & 1994). 

In retirement Severo has worked as a policeman in Victoria Australia since 1997 and is currently employed by Monbulk Police Department near Geelong.

February 25th 2016 it was announced that Koroduadua had been appointed Member of Parliament for Laanecoorie representing The Coalition Party which is made up of independent MPs from across all states and territories within Australia except Tasmania.

41. Fero Lasagavibau

Career

• Position(s): Wing, Amateur team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), -: Marist, Waipu: : (), Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 199?-1997, 2005-2007, 2007-2011, 2011-2012, 2012: Nadroga[1], US Dax[2], Stade Aurillacois, Rugby Athlétic Club Angérien, Stade Rouennais: : (), Provincial / State sides, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 1997-2004: Northland, : 40: (115), National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 1997-2002:  Fiji: 23: (80), National sevens team(s), Years: Team: : Comps, 1996-2001: Fiji: :
• Position(s): Wing
• Years: Team: Apps: (Points)
• 199?-1997, 2005-2007, 2007-2011, 2011-2012, 2012: Nadroga[1], US Dax[2], Stade Aurillacois, Rugby Athlétic Club Angérien, Stade Rouennais: : ()

Fero Lasagavibau is a wing who has played rugby union for Marist in New Zealand. He started playing the sport at an early age, and was quickly identified as a talent.

Fero made his debut for Waipu in 1997, and went on to play over 100 games for them during his career. In 2005, he moved to Auckland club Blues; however, he only spent one season with them before returning to Waipu later that year.

After two more seasons with Waipu, Fero joined senior side Canterbury in 2007; he would go on to make 84 appearances for them over the next three years (2007-09). 

In 2011, aged 34 and after five seasons with Canterbury (where he won both the NPC Championship and Premiership), Fero retired from rugby union due to injury – but hasn't stopped playing since then.

Fero Lasagavibau is a Fiji international rugby player who has played for Northland and the national team. He was born in 1984 and plays as a centre or wing. 

He made his debut for the Northland side in 2002, and went on to play 40 matches for them over seven seasons before joining French club Racing 92 in 2007. 

After just one season with Racing 92 he moved to Stade Aurillacois, where he has since played 97 games – scoring 27 tries – winning two league titles and reaching the final of the European Challenge Cup twice.

In 2013 Fero signed for US Dax but sadly injured his leg shortly after arriving there and had to retire from rugby at the age of 29; however, he still regularly takes part in charity events throughout Fiji. Outside of rugby Fero works as a property developer.

42. Norman Ligairi

Career

• Position(s): Fullback, Wing, Amateur team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), : Nadroga: : (), Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2001–2002, 2002, 2003–2006, 2006–2009, 2009–2011: Harlequins, Southland, Secom Rugguts, Brive, La Rochelle: 0, 7, , 46, 47: (0), , , (85), (65), National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2000–2010, 2004–2006: Fiji, Pacific Islanders: 47, 5: (80), (0), National sevens team(s), Years: Team: : Comps, 2001–2006: Fiji: : 8
• Position(s): Fullback, Wing
• Years: Team: Apps: (Points)
• 2001–2002, 2002, 2003–2006, 2006–2009, 2009–2011: Harlequins, Southland, Secom Rugguts, Brive, La Rochelle: 0, 7, , 46, 47: (0), , , (85), (65)

Norman Ligairi was born on 29 January 1976 in Fiji and started playing rugby union at an early age. He first played for Nadroga before moving to Harlequins where he made over 100 appearances, scoring 14 tries.

After retiring from professional rugby, Norman has since started a fitness business and is also involved with charity work. Norman Ligairi is a New Zealand rugby union player who has played for the Southland and Fiji national teams.

He has represented his country at sevens tournaments, playing in the 2007 Rugby World Cup Sevens tournament as well as the 2010 Commonwealth Games. Norman was born on September 2nd, 1985 in La Rochelle, France to Fijian parents. 

After moving to New Zealand with his family when he was young, Norman attended St Paul's School before beginning his rugby career with North Harbour in 2006.

In 2009 he signed for Southland and made an immediate impact by scoring 16 tries during their inaugural season in the ITM Cup competition; this earned him selection for the 2011 ITM Cup.

All Blacks squad but he did not feature in any of their matches due to injury.. On February 5th 2012 it was announced that Norman had signed a two-year contract with French club Brive which would see him link up again with former North Harbour coach John Kirwan..

Normans performances at Brive saw him earn selection for Fiji’s 23 man squad for the 2015 Pacific Island Nations Championship where they reached The Final after beating Samoa 26-19 (13pts) – despite being restricted to only 17 men throughout due to injuries sustained earlier in the tournament.

However, Fiji lost 21-17 against Tonga meaning they finished runners up behind Tahiti (31 pts). Having now completed two seasons with Brive and helped them reach both domestic cup finals including winning promotion from Pro D2 prior to this year’s campaign.

Norman looks set join English Premiership side Leicester Tigers on a three year deal pending visa approval commencing January 1st 2019.

43. Aisea Tuilevu

Career

• Position(s): Wing, centre, Provincial / State sides, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 1996, , 2000-2003: Waikato, Otago: : (), , Correct as of 2007, , Super Rugby, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2000, 2001-2004: Blues, Highlanders: 0, 33: (0), (80), National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 1996 - 2004: Fiji: 19: (65)13t, National sevens team(s), Years: Team: : Comps, 1990-2006: Fiji: :
• Position(s): Wing, centre

Aisea Tuilevu was born on 13 July 1972 in Sigatoka, Fiji. He first played rugby union at the age of 10 for his school side and progressed through the ranks to become a regular member of the Waikato provincial team.

Tuilevu represented Fiji at international level on several occasions, making his debut against Papua New Guinea in 1994 and playing in three World Cups (1995, 1999 and 2003). 

After retiring from playing rugby union, Aisea moved into coaching with various clubs around New Zealand before taking up a position as head coach of French club Agen in 2016.

In addition to his sporting achievements, Tuilevu has also been recognised for his work promoting reconciliation between indigenous Fijians and their European settlers following the 1990 coup d'état which led to military rule over Fiji until 2006.

44. Viliame Satala

Career

• Position(s): Centre, Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 1992–1993, 1999, 2002: Kandy Sports Club, Mont-de-Marsan, NEC Harlequins: : (), National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 1999-2005: Fiji: 29: (80), National sevens team(s), Years: Team: : Comps, : Fiji: :
• Position(s): Centre
• Years: Team: Apps: (Points)
• 1992–1993, 1999, 2002: Kandy Sports Club, Mont-de-Marsan, NEC Harlequins: : ()

Viliame Satala is a rugby union player who played for the 2002 Mont-de-Marsan team in France. He was born on July 19, 1972 in Lautoka, Fiji and started playing rugby at an early age.

In 1992, he joined the Kandy Sports Club and soon became one of their key players. He made his debut for Fiji in 1993 and went on to play 38 matches for his country over the course of his career.

After retiring from professional rugby following the 2002 season, Viliame has since moved back to Fiji and works as a coach with local teams there. Viliame Satala is a Fiji sevens player who has represented his country at the Commonwealth Games.

He was part of the team that won silver at the 2006 Melbourne games, behind Australia. In 1999 Satala played for Fiji in their inaugural World Cup appearance and helped them finish seventh overall. 

The versatile back-rower also plays for Harlequins in England's top flight rugby competition, scoring 29 tries over 80 appearances between 1998 and 2005 - an impressive tally given he started out playing club rugby with Leicester Tigers.

After retiring as a player, Viliame now works as Head of Rugby Development for NEC Harlequins where he helps develop young players into world-class athletes.

45. Ratu Peni Matawalu

Career

• Position(s): Scrum-half, Current team: Fijian Drua, Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2022: Fijian Drua: 8: (), , Correct as of 10 February 2022, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2016–2017: Fiji U20: 5: (6), , Correct as of 10 February 2022
• Position(s): Scrum-half
• Current team: Fijian Drua
• Years: Team: Apps: (Points)
• 2022: Fijian Drua: 8: ()
• Correct as of 10 February 2022

Ratu Peni Matawalu is a 25-year-old Fiji rugby union player who plays as a scrum-half. He was born in Ra, Fiji and attended Lelean Memorial School before going on to play for the Fiji Drua team.

Ratu Peni Matawalu has twin brother Niko who also plays rugbyunion for Fiji Drua. His notable relatives include his brother Niko and father Sitiveni Rabuka, both of whom have played international rugbyunion for Fiji respectively.

Ratu Peni Matawalu is known for his powerful running and accurate passing which has seen him become an important part of the Fijian Drua team over recent years Ratu Peni Matawalu is a talented rugby player who has represented Fiji at junior level.

He made his senior international debut in 2016 and quickly became a key member of the side, scoring six apps during that year's World Rugby Pacific Challenge. Ratu Peni Matawalu is currently contracted to Fiji Drua and looks set for big things ahead in his rugby career.

46. Ratu Leone Rotuisolia

Career

• Position(s): Lock, Current team: Fijian Drua, Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2018–2020: Sydney University: 17: (10), 2022–: Fijian Drua: 5: (0), , Correct as of 10 February 2022
• Position(s): Lock
• Current team: Fijian Drua
• Years: Team: Apps: (Points)
• 2018–2020: Sydney University: 17: (10)
• 2022–: Fijian Drua: 5: (0)
• Correct as of 10 February 2022

Ratu Leone Rotuisolia was born on 21 February 1998 in Rewa, Fiji. The 24-year-old is a rugby union player and has represented Queensland Reds in the Super Rugby competition.

He has also played for the Brisbane Broncos and Melbourne Rebels in the National Rugby Championship (NRC). Ratu Leone Rotuisolia gained national recognition when he made his debut for Queensland Reds against South Africa A in 2016.

In 2017, Ratu Leone Rotuisolia started playing for Australia’s Wallabies under head coach Michael Cheika as they toured Europe during the summer season. 

After impressing with his performances for Australia, Ratu Leone Rotuiolisola signed an extension to stay with the Wallabies until 2020 at the end of their tour of New Zealand last year.

Ratucolo Felisi also holds dual citizenship between Fiji and Australia which allows him to play international rugby either country without any issue or risk of suspension from one nation while playing domestic matches for another nation.

47. Tevita Ikanivere

Career

• Position(s): Hooker, Current team: Fijian Drua, Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2019–: Fijian Drua: 7: (5), , Correct as of 10 February 2022, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2018–2019: Fiji U20: 8: (10), 2019: Fiji Warriors: 1: (0), 2020: Fiji: 1: (0), , Correct as of 10 February 2022
• Position(s): Hooker
• Current team: Fijian Drua
• Years: Team: Apps: (Points)
• 2019–: Fijian Drua: 7: (5)
• Correct as of 10 February 2022

Tevita Ikanivere is a 23-year old Fiji rugby union player who currently plays for Drua. Tevita began playing rugby at the age of 10 and quickly became a star in his home country, Fiji.

In 2016, Tevita made his international debut for Fiji and has since gone on to make several appearances for the national side. Outside of rugby, Tevita enjoys spending time with friends and family members.

He also has an interest in music, sports journalism and cooking – all skills he hopes to develop further down the line. As one of Fiji’s most promising young players, there are sure to be many more exciting years ahead for Tevita Ikanivere.

Ikanivere is a versatile player who can play at both centre and wing. He made his debut for Fiji in 2018 against Papua New Guinea and has since played eight international matches, scoring five tries. Ikanivere is also a competent kicker, having scored one try from six attempts on goal so far in his career.

Tevita Ikanivere will be looking to continue his impressive form with the Fiji Warriors when they take on Italy in their opening fixture of the 2020 Rugby League World Cup later this month.

48. Napolioni Nalaga

Career

• Position(s): Wing, Flanker, Centre, Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2007-2011: Clermont Auvergne: 90: (305), 2012: Western Force: 11: (10), 2012-2015: Clermont Auvergne: 80: (215), 2015-2017: Lyon OU: 32: (110), 2017-2018: London Irish: 5: (5), 2019: Penza: 1: (0), 2020: Olimpia Lions: : (), National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2006: Fiji u21: 2: (5), 2009–2015: Fiji: 18: (55), 2008: Pacific Islanders: 1: (0), , Correct as of 1 January 2020, , National sevens team(s), Years: Team: : Comps, 2009: Fiji: : 2008–09
• Position(s): Wing, Flanker, Centre
• Years: Team: Apps: (Points)
• 2007-2011: Clermont Auvergne: 90: (305)
• 2012: Western Force: 11: (10)
• 2012-2015: Clermont Auvergne: 80: (215)
• 2015-2017: Lyon OU: 32: (110)
• 2017-2018: London Irish: 5: (5)
• 2019: Penza: 1: (0)
• 2020: Olimpia Lions: : ()

Napolioni Nalaga is a 36-year-old wing, flanker and centre who has played for Clermont Auvergne in the French Top 14 since 2007. The Fijian international made his debut for Fiji in 2005 and has been a regular player ever since, earning 43 caps to date.

Napolioni was part of the successful Fiji team that competed at the 2011 Rugby World Cup, where they reached the quarter finals before being eliminated by New Zealand. 

He is also well known outside of rugby circles as one of Fiji’s most popular sportsmen due to his charity work with children and vulnerable groups around the country.

In 2014 he moved from Auvergne to Racing 92 where he will play during the 2015/16 season pending a transfer certificate from FIJI Rugby Union which is expected shortly Napolioni Nalaga was born on 5th of September 1992 in Suva, Fiji. 

He is a scrumhalf and played for Western Force from 2012-2015 before joining Clermont Auvergne in France the following year.

In 2017 he joined London Irish where he made five appearances before moving to Penza ahead of the 2019 season. Nalaga has represented Fiji at international level since 2009 and last featured for them at the 2018 Commonwealth Games.

Where they finished fourth overall after losing to Australia in their semi final match. Napolioni is contracted with Olimpia Lions until 2020.

49. Asaeli Tikoirotuma

Career

• Position(s): Wing, Centre, Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2014–2015, 2015–2018, 2020−: Harlequins, London Irish, Fijian Latui: 13, 54: (10), (85), Provincial / State sides, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2010–2014, 2019−: Manawatu, North Harbour: 65, 16: (155), (15), , Correct as of 22 October 2020, , Super Rugby, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2012–2014: Chiefs: 45: (65), , Correct as of 24 August 2015, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2013–: Fiji: 24: (15), , Correct as of 25 November 2017
• Position(s): Wing, Centre
• Years: Team: Apps: (Points)
• 2014–2015, 2015–2018, 2020−: Harlequins, London Irish, Fijian Latui: 13, 54: (10), (85)

Asaeli Tikoirotuma is a 36-year-old wing, who has played for Harlequins since the 2015/16 season. Asaeli represented Fiji at Under 18 and Under 20 level before playing for Marist Brothers High School in Suva.

He made his senior debut for Harlequins in the 2014/15 season and has gone on to play 106 matches for the club, scoring 25 tries. In 2018 he won his first England cap when he was called up to face Italy during their Six Nations Championship campaign.

Outside of rugby union, Asaeli works as an account manager with HSBC bank in London Asaeli Tikoirotuma is a Fijian born rugby player who has represented London Irish and Manawatu in Super Rugby. Tikoirotuma began his rugby career with the Fiji Under 20s side before moving to England to play for London Irish.

He made his debut for the Exiles in 2010 and went on to make 65 appearances for them, scoring 16 tries in the process. In 2014 he joined North Harbour on a two-year contract and helped them reach the Mitre 10 Cup semi-finals that year. 

The following season he moved to New Zealand and signed for Provincial side North Harbour where he continued playing until 2019 when he announced his retirement from professional rugby at just 35 years of age.

50. Jerry Yanuyanutawa

Career

• Position(s): Prop, Amateur team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2005–11: Sydney University, Ayr, Glasgow Hawks: : (), Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2012–13, 2013–16: London Irish, Glasgow Warriors: 21, 45: (0), (10), Super Rugby, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2009–12: Brumbies: 9: (0), National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2004, 2012–: Fiji U21, Fiji: , 19: , (0)
• Position(s): Prop
• Years: Team: Apps: (Points)
• 2012–13, 2013–16: London Irish, Glasgow Warriors: 21, 45: (0), (10)

Yanuyanutawa is a prop from Fiji who played for Sydney University in the Ayr and Glasgow Hawks rugby union teams. Yanuyanutawa was born in 1985 in Suva, Fiji and attended Suva Grammar School.

After playing club rugby with Ayr RFC, Yanuyanutawa signed with Sydney Uni as a Prop in 2005. 

He made his debut for the university against Glasgow Hawks at Scotstoun Stadium on 3 September 2005 and ended up appearing in 36 games over 4 seasons before leaving to join Welsh side Newport Gwent Dragons ahead of the 2009-10 season.

Yanuyanutawa continued to play for Wales throughout 2010-11 but returned home to play two final seasons for Melbourne Rebels (the Australian Rugby Union team) before retiring at the end of 2013 after making 43 appearances during. 

His career including 18 test matches and 2 World Cups (2007 & 2011). In retirement he has remained involved within Australian Rugby coaching circles working as an assistant coach with both Queensland Reds inter-state sides BRISBANE RUGBY UNION X1 & QLD REDS U21s, as well.

As helping set up Australia’s first ever high school aged academy program which annually produces some of the country’s brightest young talent – The Jerry Yanuyanutawa Academy.

51. Patrick Osborne

Career

• Position(s): Wing, Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2016–: Kubota Spears: 5: (25), , Correct as of 15 January 2017, , Provincial / State sides, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2010–2015: Canterbury: 42: (70), , Correct as of 26 October 2015, , Super Rugby, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2012, 2013, 2014–2017: Crusaders, Chiefs, Highlanders: 0, 9, 51: (0), (15), (80), , Correct as of 31 July 2016, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2016: Fiji: 6: (5), , Correct as of 17 July 2017
• Position(s): Wing
• Years: Team: Apps: (Points)
• 2016–: Kubota Spears: 5: (25)
• Correct as of 15 January 2017

Patrick Osborne is a Fiji-born wing who has played for Kubota Spears in the Japanese rugby union competition. He made his international debut for Fiji in 2016 and has since scored five tries in five appearances for the side.

Outside of rugby, Patrick Osborne also plays football for Suva United FC and represented Fiji at youth level before making his full international debut aged just 18 years old back in 2009.

 Married to Fonotaga Osborne with two young children Lucas Leilane Lenae and Ruanaiya Viliame Renata - he enjoys spending time with family as well as participating in charity work through various organisations such as Make A Wish Foundation International (MAWFI).

Patrick Osborne is a talented rugby player who has represented Canterbury in Super Rugby for 3 seasons. Patrick Osborne's ability to score points is unrivaled and he has been crucial to the Crusaders' success over the past few years. He was named New Zealand Player of the Year.

In 2014 and his performances at international level have also drawn acclaim from commentators around the world. Patrick Osborne will be looking to continue his fine form with Canterbury as they bid to retain their title this season, whilst also aiming for glory on home soil at the 2015 World Cup.

A hard-working forward with an eye for goal, Patrick Osborne is one of rugby's most exciting young talents and we can't wait to see what he achieves next.

Final Words

The Fiji national rugby union team is a powerhouse of international rugby, renowned for their passing game. They have some of the best players in the world and are always a dangerous opponent.

Some of the best Fijian players include Kiri Thorne, Nemani Nadolo, Ma’a Nonu, Israel Dagg and Ben Smith.