Tevita

Ikanivere

182cm
114kg
September 6, 1999

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July 8, 2025

Ikanivere Captained the Flying Fijians in their first test match of the season against the Wallabies. Had issues with his throwing accuracy again, costing the side crucial field position. Played the first 50 minutes, making 3 metres from 5 carries.

He was replaced by veteran Sam Matavesi who shored up the lineout issues.

July 8, 2025

Fijian Drua and Flying Fijians Captain Tevita Ikanivere’s Japanese club has been revealed – the MIE Honda Heat.

“I’m thankful and grateful to MIE Honda Heat for giving me this opportunity, my family and I are very excited about moving to Japan and being a part of the MIE Honda Heat Family. I’m looking forward to helping MIE Honda Heat try win the competition in the coming years and I am also very excited at the feeling of playing in front of an amazing Japanese crowd of fans and supporters.”

July 5, 2025

Tevita Ikanivere will captain the Flying Fijians in their opening test match of 2025 against the Wallabies in Newcastle on Sunday for the Vuvale Bowl.

After the international retirement of Waisea Nayacalevu, the captains role threw up a few candidates including veteran Sam Matavesi and Semi Radradra.

Current Season

CompetitionClubGamesTriesPointsConversionsPenalty KicksDrop Goals
Super RugbyFijian Drua12210000

Club Career

CompetitionYearsClubGamesTriesConvPen KicksDrop GoalsPoints
League One2025-Honda Heat000000
Super Rugby2022-2025Fijian Drua501200060
  • If blank, stats are incomplete. Special thanks to All.Rugby and itsrugby.uk

Representative

YearsTeamGamesTriesConversionsPenalty KicksDrop GoalsPoints
2020-2025Flying Fijians24600030
2018-2019Fiji U20400000

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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
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