Pro D2
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.
Masibaka to play first match for Scotland
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.
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.
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.
Tuisue joins Provence
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
Muarua returns for one last match
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.
Player Updates
Alex Masibaka started on the bench in his first match for Scotland. He was required early, in the 28thh minute and was yellow carded 3 minutes later after numerous penalties against the visitors forced the referee to reach into his pocket.
He made a solid contribution with 33 metres from 5 carries and an equal game high 17 tackles.
Former Western Force backrower Josh Thompson has signed with Pro D2 finalists Grenoble.
“He is described as a “dynamic” player and capable of “hitting hard” by his current coach Simon Cron. He also has the advantage of being able to jump out of bounds. This season, the Suva native, who went through a training program in Australia, has been used three times off the bench (41 minutes played). During this season, he suffered a long-term shoulder injury.” – Rugbyrama
Veresa Ramototabua has arrived at new club Castres, the former Oyonnax backrower shown off via a social media post by the club wearing his new club gear.
His 2025 season didn’t go as planned, injury constraining him to only a few matches but the speedy backrower will look to recapture some of his 2024 form that he showed at Mont de Marsan.
For the third consecutive year Grenoble have lost their access match into the Top 14, this time against Perpignan 11-13. Muarua made his return to the side and also started at Number 8. He had a couple of drops in the first half but was solid all-round.
The match also serves as his final match for the club as he joins Clermont next season.
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.
