The Pro D2 is the secondary rugby competition in France. It features 16 teams with a promotion relegation system. A total of 48 players are of Fijian heritage or nationality. This page is dedicated to their progress throughout the season.
Setareki Bituniyata put in a career performance this morning for Provence who were big winners over Biarritz 52-10.
The former Toulouse flyer scored 3 tries, set up 2 more, ran for nearly 160 metres and beat 10 defenders.
He was also denied a try and another try assist!
It was his 2nd match for the club since making his first appearance last weekend and the Nadroga native delivered a 5 star effort.
Missing for Provence was Albert Tuisue and Johnny Dyer for Biarritz.
Congratulations to Apisalome Kuruisaqila on making his Pro D2 debut. The 23 year old backrower started on the bench and entered the game in the 47th minute.
It was a surprise loss considering Beziers, a usual finals team against Aurillac who had to play to remain in the competition this year. Final score 24-49.
Mosese Mawalu made his first appearance for Valence this season and scored a try in the 53rd minute when he powered through several Brive defenders from close range.
However it would be their only try of the night, losing 48-10.
Oyonnax Centre Edward Sawailau scored his first try of the season after running a great line into the teeth of the Colomiers tryline defence, powering over in the 55th minute.
It was Oyonnax' first win after losing both their opening matches.
Carcassonne couldn't keep their momentum going from last weekend's win over Oyonnax, losing to Nevers 17-26.
New recruit Tevita Railevu playing his first competition match for Carcassonne finished off some beautiful lead up work from his fullback to race in and score his first try for the club.
In a surprise result this morning Beziers suffered a heavy defeat to Aurillac 49-24.
Petero Mailulu started on the bench for the visitors and entered the match 7 minutes into the 2nd half.
He powered over in the dying minutes for his first try of the season.
Agen have put their disappointing round 1 result behind them with back-to-back wins, this time taking down last year's grand finalists Grenoble 38-20.
Centre Kolinio Ramoka sliced through the Grenoble defence early in the 2nd half to score his first try of the season.
Agen jump up several spots into 3rd position after round 3.
Round 2 of the Pro D2 wrapped up this morning;
Johnny Dyer started at lock for Biarritz who were heavily beaten by Colomiers 44-10.
Grenoble are equal first after 2 rounds after a 38-16 win over Aurillac. Kaminieli Rasaku with a game high 4 linebreaks and 9 defenders beaten. Simeli Yabaki made his first appearance of the season for the visitors.
Viliame Tutuvuli was yellow carded for an obstruction in Carcassonne's upset victory over Oyonnax 19-17. He was solid nonetheless with 3 linebreaks. Edward Sawailau started at Centre for the Oyomen.
Petero Mailulu made his season debut in Beziers big win over Nevers 49-12.
Taniela Sadrugu saw 10 minutes in the bin for a cynical tackle in Brive's 23-8 win over Dax and a couple minutes later Josaia Nacika (Dax)Â was red carded for a high tackle. He now has a yellow and a red in the first 2 rounds. Asaeli Tuivuaka started on the wing outside Etonia Bainivalu at Centre while Jale Vatubua started at 12 for Dax.
Albert Tuisue came off the bench for Provence who lost 30-33 to Valence while Setareki Bituniyata made his debut on the left wing.
Kitione Kamikamica made his return for Vannes, they defeated Soyaux who had Nemani Kurucake come off the bench. Final score Vannes 28-9.
And usual Centre Nacani Wakaya started at Flanker for Mont de Marsan who were heavily beaten 53-7 by Agen who had Kolinio Ramoka on their bench.
The 2025-2026 Pro D2 season is underway with 43 Fijians across 16 teams.
Former Fijian Drua lock Ratu Leone Rotuisolia lines up for Oyonnax, Albert Tuisue and Caleb Muntz for Provence amongst many more in what promises to be an exciting season.
Johnny Dyer is the first Fijian to score in the new Pro D2 season, crossing in the 68th minute of Biarritz season opener against Beziers.
He started on the bench and entered the match in the 53rd minute, powering over from close range 15 minutes later.
It was a high scoring affair and the visitors were heavily favoured but the home side were too good in a high scoring affair, winning 55-36.
Former Soyaux Angoulame Number 8 Alex Masibaka will wear the Scotland jersey for the first time in their match against the Maori All-Blacks on Sunday morning.
Although not an official Test, the speedy backrower gets to test himself at International level against a Tier 1 team.
Mont de Marsan has acquired the services of promising young Centre Tomasi Seru from La Rochelle for the 2025/2026 season on a loan deal.
Seru made his Top 14 debut in round 6 against Bayonne, coming off the bench and lining up against Manu Tuilagi. Stuck behind more established Centres, the powerful runner will gain valuable game time and experience in the Pro D2.
Mont de Marsan finished a disappointing 13th place last season after a promising 2023 campaign which saw them 1 game shy of the Grand Final.
Perpignan have defeated Grenoble in a a thrilling contest 13-11 to retain their place in the Top 14. Winger Tavite Veredamu scored his sides only try after only 2 minutes. The match turned into a tight tussle with the lead changing several times. A penalty goal in the 77th minute gave USAP a 2 point lead and ultimately the win.
Flying Fijians backrower Albert Tuisue will join Provence in the Pro D2 next season, leaving Gloucester after 3 years. Tuisue is due to join the Fiji test camp for their upcoming tests against the Wallabies and Scotland. See all transfers
Grenoble have named Pio Muarua at Number 8 in tomorrow morning's access match against Perpignan, his first match since round 22 in late February. It will also be his last match for the club as he signed with Clermont for the next 2 seasons.
Grenoble are in the same position for the 3rd straight year, playing for a place in the Top 14 after losing the Pro D2 final.
A disappointing season for Dax following their feats last season in making the finals. They dropped back to an 11th placed finish with 13 wins, 16 losses and a draw.
In his first season for the club, Vatubua played 21 games, starting in 17.
Statistically he wasn’t too flash, completing at just 66% for tackles made. With the ball he made just over 4 metres per carry and scored 2 tries overall.
Josaia Nacika started the match against Brive strongly with 9 tough carries but it was in defence where he was pinged just before halftime for a dangerous tackle on the opposition halfback.
Thinking the ball had left the ruck, he rushed out of the line to tackle the halfback and tipped him over into a dangerous position, earning him a straight red card.
Dax would go on to lose the match 8-23.