National 1
The National 1 is the third tier rugby competition in France. It features 14 teams with a promotion relegation system. A total of 25 players are of Fijian heritage or nationality. This page is dedicated to their progress throughout the season.
Vota joins Rouen for 2 years
Former Fijian Drua Centre Apisalome Vota joins Rouen Normandie in the National 1 for 2 seasons. Vota’s last match for the Drua was in round 10 of the 2024 season and made his test debut later in the year against Samoa in the PNC. A move to Japan was first rumoured but never eventuated and he has been left without a club for nearly 12 months.
Rouen finished as Semi Finalists in their first year back in the National 1 after relegation from the Pro D2.
Player Updates
Fiji Sevens Rep Rokoua Rasaku has signed with National 1 club SOC Chambery for 2 years.
“We are delighted to announce that 𝗥𝗼𝗸𝗼𝘂𝗮 𝗥𝗮𝘀𝗮𝗸𝘂 has signed with SOC Rugby for the next two seasons!
Rokoua, 26, comes with a wealth of experience on the international sevens circuit, where he played for Fiji, a world-renowned rugby team. He recently competed in the Oceania Sevens Championship with the Fiji B team, demonstrating his talent on the international stage.”
Former Fijian Drua Centre Apisalome Vota joins Rouen Normandie in the National 1 for 2 seasons. Vota’s last match for the Drua was in round 10 of the 2024 season and made his test debut later in the year against Samoa in the PNC. A move to Japan was first rumoured but never eventuated and he has been left without a club for nearly 12 months.
Rouen finished as Semi Finalists in their first year back in the National 1 after relegation from the Pro D2.
