A talented Winger with silky skills and great finishing ability. Rayasi is in his first Top 14 season, joining Vannes after leaving the Hurricanes. He will likely come into contention for a Flying Fijians jersey over the coming years.
Salesi Rayasi will make his debut for the Flying Fijians in their test match against the Wallabies for the Vuvale Bowl this Sunday.
The former New Zealand Sevens Rep has been named to start at Fullback, rounding off an exciting backline featuring Top 14 stars Jiuta Wainiqolo & Josua Tuisova, Bristol’s metre eater Kalaveti Ravouvou and Drua Centre Iosefo Masi.
Competition | Club | Games | Tries | Points | Conversions | Penalty Kicks | Drop Goals |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Top 14 | Vannes | 18 | 4 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Challenge Cup | Vannes | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Competition | Years | Club | Games | Tries | Conv | Pen Kicks | Drop Goals | Points |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Top 14 | 2024-2025 | Vannes | 18 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
Challenge Cup | 2024-2025 | Vannes | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Super Rugby | 2018-2024 | Hurricanes | 53 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 150 |
NPC | 2019-2023 | Auckland | 41 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 135 |
NPC | 2016 | Wellington | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Years | Team | Games | Tries | Conversions | Penalty Kicks | Drop Goals | Points |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2020 | Moana Pasifika XV | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2016 | Samoa U20 | ||||||
2017-2019 | NZ 7s |
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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