Top 14

The Top 14 is the premier rugby competition in France. It features 14 teams with a promotion relegation system. A total of 31 players are of Fijian heritage or nationality. This page is dedicated to their progress throughout the season.

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Mick Byrne names exciting lineup for Wallabies test

Flying Fijians head coach Mick Byrne has named an exciting lineup for their opening Test match this Sunday against the Wallabies. Amongst those named, former New Zealand Sevens rep Salesi Rayasi who will start at fullback.

Taking over the captaincy after the international retirement of Waisea Nayacalevu is Fijian Drua Hooker Tevita Ikanivere. Also making a likely debut if halfback Philip Baselala who has been named on the bench.

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International

July 5, 2025

Seru joins Mont de Marsan on loan deal

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.

Pro D2

June 30, 2025

Bayonne lock in Maqala long term

Bayonne and Flying Fijians centre Sireli Maqala have agreed to a massive five-year contract extension, keeping him at the club until 2030.

Rather than settling for a typical two- or three-year deal, the Blue and Whites made a strong statement about their belief in the Ra native's value to the team.

Now 25 and coming off his fourth season with the club, Maqala delivered his best campaign yet. With Bayonne emerging as a genuine finals contender, the club is clearly locking in key pieces for a bright future.

Top 14

June 26, 2025

Duguivalu makes main French squad

Perpignan Centre Alivereti Duguivalu has been named in the France squad to tour New Zealand. This only a week after making his France XV debut.

He is one of 18 uncapped players in the squad which fly out next Tuesday.

Should he get the opportunity to wear Les Bleus jersey, he joins Noa Nakaitaci & Virimi Vakatawa as Fijians to represent France.

International

June 25, 2025

Toulon exit after Semi Final loss

Toulon's season came to an end this morning after losing their Semi Final against Bordeaux 24-39.

The visitors trailed 10-15 at the break but Bordeaux pulled away in the 2nd half and had too much class in the end.

Setariki Tuicuvu scored Toulon's final try in the 61st minute when he crashed onto a ball, running a great line to score. He also made a linebreak in the first half, one of the few times they broke the defensive line.

Top 14

June 22, 2025

Daunivucu in French U20 World Cup Squad

La Rochelle Centre Simeli Daunivucu has been named in the France U20 squad for the upcoming U20 World Cup which begins next weekend.

Daunivucu played 7 matches this season at club level and also in their U20 6 Nations campaign which they won.

Top 14

June 22, 2025

Bayonne bow out

Bayonne's record breaking season came to an end this morning after defeat to Toulouse 25-32. The visitors kicked 5 first penalties through the boot of sharpshooter Joris Segonds to trail 15-20 but the home side had too much firepower in the end.

Sireli Maqala and Luke Tagi both started the match and will now head back to Fiji to prepare for the international season.

Top 14

June 21, 2025

Hughes a target for Racing

Former Black Rhinos Number 8 Nathan Hughes is in the sights of Top 14 club Racing 92. The Parisian club is still reeling from a poor 2025 season which saw them finish 10th and at times during the season in real danger of relegation.

Racing already boast a host of Fijians including Josua Tuisova, Vinaya Habosi, Wame Naituvi and the incoming Selestino Ravutaumada.

Top 14

June 16, 2025

Duguivalu selected in France A Squad

Fresh off their access match win over Grenoble, Perpignan Centre Alivereti Duguivalu has been selected in the France A squad to face England XV on next weekend (June 21).

The 27 year old Nadroga native is yet to play representative football and comes in on the back of another solid season where he played 20 matches plus another 2 Challenge Cup games.

Top 14

June 15, 2025

Toulon heading to Semi Finals

Toulon are headed to the Top 14 Semi Finals after beating Castres 52-23 in their Quarter Final. Winger Jiuta Wainiqolo set up a try after another amazing run while Setariki Tuicuvu also had a try assist through an offload.

Wainiqolo got his own 5 pointer right at the death to take the score past 50.

While the scoreline suggests a comfortable win for the home side, the match remained close up until the final 15 minutes. Toulon face Bordeaux next weekend.

Top 14

June 15, 2025

Perpignan staying in Top 14

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.

Top 14

June 15, 2025

Bayonne heading to the Semi Finals

Bayonne are one game away from the Top 14 Final after defeating and eliminating Clermont this morning. In pouring rain, points were hard to come by except by the boot. Bayonne kicking 5 penalties and a drop goal to add to their sole try giving them a 20-3 win.

Peceli Yato played his last match for Clermont, leaving for Perpignan next season.

Top 14

June 14, 2025

Player Updates

Nathan

Hughes

Racing 92

Number 8

Racing 92 have released their list of signings for the 2025/2026 season and it is star-studded. Among them is Number 8 Nathan Hughes. The list also features Wallabies Prop Taniela Tupou, former Roosters Centre Joseph Manu and Flying Fijians pair Lekima Tagitagivalu and Selestino Ravutaumada.

For Hughes it’s his first venture into the French competitions after previously playing in Japan, England and New Zealand.

This move will put him right in the frame for Flying Fijians selection.

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Vilimoni

Botitu

castres

Inside Centre, Fly-Half

Vilimoni Botitu has been grafted into the side that will play Scotland this weekend in Suva. He takes the vacant #23 jersey with Sireli Maqala moving into the starting side for Iosefo Masi.

Botitu had a strong finish to the Top 14 season and provides great impact off the bench as proven in past performances.

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Sireli

Maqala

Bayonne

Outside Centre

Maqala will start at Centre for the Flying Fijians in their test match against Scotland in Suva. Head Coach Mick Byrne named his side earlier today with a couple of forced changes but Maqala’s promotion into the starting jersey is a welcomed addition for the majority of Fiji fans.

The Ra native was one of the form players of the Top 14 this season and made an immediate impact against the Wallabies last Sunday. He replaces Iosefo Masi in the side.

It will only be his 2nd start in the 13 jersey after previously doing the job against Spain in 2024.

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Salesi

Rayasi

Vannes

Winger

Salesi Rayasi made his debut for Fiji in their loss to Australia. He showed poise and calmness, and was lethal with ball in hand. Scored Fiji’s opening try when he finished off some great leadup work by beating 3 defenders to score in the left corner.

His kicking game from deep inside the Fiji half also got the team out of trouble on multiple occasions.

Equal high 12 team carries, made 80 metres and beat an equal team high 6 defenders with Jiuta Wainiqolo.

Was replaced late in the match with leg cramps.

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Josua

Tuisova

Racing 92

Winger, Inside Centre

Tuisova started at Centre for Fiji in their opening test match of 2025. He was double teamed all game and was handled quite well to be fair to Australia.

The strategy with Tuisova is key to Fiji’s gameplan, how he was used in this game – first run and then turned into playmaker as he inevitably drew defenders in. Threw the final pass for Sireli Maqala’s no try and defensively kept the Wallabies Centre pairing very quite.

Equal game high in carries with 12 with 66 metres gained. Beat 4 defenders, made 9 tackles and won 1 turnover.

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Jiuta

Wainiqolo

Toulon

Winger

Jiuta Wainiqolo’s 2025 Top 14 season will be remembered for scoring some breathtaking solo tries and he carried that form into the Flying Fijians first test match of the year against the Wallabies.

The Ra native was exceptional, roaming the field and injecting himself into the backline right throughout the game.

His run in the 54th minute will be on highlight reels for years to come as he beat 5 defenders on a 70 metre run to set up Lekima Tagitagivalu in the corner and also put Fiji in the lead for the first time in the game.

His 113 metres were the most in the game and also equal match high with Salesi Rayasi for defenders beaten with 6.

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