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 |
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Super Rugby | 2022-2025 | Fijian Drua | 50 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 60 |
Years | Team | Games | Tries | Conversions | Penalty Kicks | Drop Goals | Points |
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2020-2025 | Flying Fijians | 23 | 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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