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

Josua

Tuisova

Racing 92

Winger, Inside Centre

Josua Tuisova proved again to be the centrepiece of the Flying Fijians attacking game. Constantly hitting the ball up into a brick wall and tacking several defenders to bring him down.

At times he looked a little overworked, leaving little in the tank for later in the game. He was replaced by Vilimoni Botitu in the 65th minute.

A mammoth 19 carries for 118 metres, 2 offloads and 7 defenders beaten. Defensively he was also a brick wall, causing a maul turnovers and 2 ruck turnovers.

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Jiuta

Wainiqolo

Toulon

Winger

Jiuta Wainiqolo scored another brilliant try, this time for Fiji against Scotland and also in front of his home fans in Suva.

He received an inside ball from Caleb Muntz, broke through the first line then beat 2 more defenders in a dazzling show of speed and footwork.

Broke the 150 metre barrier from 10 carries, made 4 linebreaks and beat 8 defenders – all game highs.

His popularity would have also taken a huge boost with his highlights over the last 2 weeks in particular going viral.

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Sireli

Maqala

Bayonne

Outside Centre

Sireli Maqala’s much awaited start at Centre ended in a solid yet unspectacular performance. He made a couple of errors but was good defensively. Was handled well by the Scottish defence and didn’t have much room to work with.

Made 13 carries for 35 metres, 1 dominant tackle and 2 turnovers won.

Moving forward he will likely hold the 13 jersey barring injury.

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Lekima

Tagitagivalu

Pau

Lock, Blindside Flanker

A solid showing from Lekima Tagitagivalu in Fiji’s 2nd test match of the season and last for the July window.

He started at blinside flanker again and made 6 carries and 10 tackles. Also a linebreak assist with a deft offload to Kalaveti Ravouvou in the first half.

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Salesi

Rayasi

Vannes

Winger

Salesi Rayasi put in another strong showing for the Flying Fijians, this time against Scotland in Suva.

He made 52 metres from 9 carries and a clean linebreak where he nearly set up a try. He threw the final pass for Kalaveti Ravouvou who scored Fiji’s 2nd try.

Moving forward Rayasi looks to be Fiji’s best option in the 15 jersey and barring injury will likely hold that position going into the Autumn Nations Series.

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Sam

Matavesi

Lyon

Hooker (RU)

Sam Matavesi played the final 26 minutes of the Flying Fijians win over Scotland. He came on after a couple of lost lineouts by the home side who up until that point were doing quite well.

With Matavesi dropping out of professional rugby and returning to Camborne RFC to join his brother Josh, this leaves a fair sized hole to fill given that Tevita Ikanivere is headed to Japan. Come the November window, we could see our top 2 Hookers missing from the squad.

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