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.
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.”
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.
Competition | Club | Games | Tries | Points | Conversions | Penalty Kicks | Drop Goals |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Super Rugby | Fijian Drua | 12 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Competition | Years | Club | Games | Tries | Conv | Pen Kicks | Drop Goals | Points |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
League One | 2025- | Honda Heat | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Super Rugby | 2022-2025 | Fijian Drua | 50 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 60 |
Years | Team | Games | Tries | Conversions | Penalty Kicks | Drop Goals | Points |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2020-2025 | Flying Fijians | 24 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 |
2018-2019 | Fiji U20 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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