The Flying Fijians have defeated Scotland in Suva 29-14. In a memorable day for the men in white, they scored 3 tries and were awarded a penalty try while Caleb Muntz kicked penalty goal.

Scotland started both halves strong, scoring both their tries in the first 5 minutes of each half. But once Fiji started gaining momentum, they visitors struggled to keep up at times.

Tevita Ikanivere scored Fiji's first try through a lineout maul before Kalaveti Ravouvou finished off a clinical backline move to dot down in the right corner.

In the second half it was in-form winger Jiuta Wainiqolo who broke through, beat several defenders before scoring a brilliant try.

Whilst Fiji will take the win, their were several tryscoring opportunities gone begging.

Highlanders Centre Timoci Tavatavanawai has been selected in the All-Blacks team to face France in the 2nd test of their 3 match series. He has been named on the bench and will officially make his International debut when he takes the field.

The 27 year old left Fiji at the age of 16 to pursue his rugby dreams and has turned down approaches to play for his homeland in the hope of securing a prestigious New Zealand jersey.

Flying Fijians head coach Mick Byrne has selected the bulk of the side that narrowly lost to Australia to face Scotland on Saturday in Suva.

Prop Peni Ravai who injured his arm in last weekend's match is replaced by Mesake Doge, bringing Samuela Tawake onto the vacant bench spot.

Philip Baselala is replaced by Sam Wye, he too is likely to make his debut when he comes off the bench.

Vilimoni Botitu fills the vacant #23 jersey worn by Sireli Maqala last weekend. Maqala is promoted to starting Centre in place of Iosefo Masi in what is the biggest change from last weekend. See the full team here

The Flying Fijians battled from 14-nil down to lead 15-14 in the 2nd half of their opening test match against the Wallabies. Jiuta Wainiqolo set up both Fiji's tries including a trademark linebreak where he beat several defenders on a 70 metre run to set up Lekima Tagitagivalu in the corner.

Fiji looked to have scored through Sireli Maqala minutes later if not for the TMO intervening.

The winning try came in the 78th minute. The Wallabies winning 21-18.

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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Former Fijian Drua NRC Lock Tevita Naqali has been named in the USA lineup to take on Belgium this weekend. The towering second rower has been exceptional the last 2 seasons and gets his just reward.

He represented Fiji in 2019 in their exhibition win against the Barbarians and also came off the bench in the Drua's NRC title win in 2018.

Former Soyaux Angoulame Number 8 Alex Masibaka will wear the Scotland jersey for the first time in their match against the Maori All-Blacks on Sunday morning.

Although not an official Test, the speedy backrower gets to test himself at International level against a Tier 1 team.

The Japanese League One has added another superstar of the game to their competition in Flying Fijians Centre and Olympic Gold Medallist Semi Radradra.

Its been known for the past few months he would be leaving Lyon for Japan and it was finally revealed today that he would be joining the Shizuoka Blue Revs.

Already on the Blue-Revs roster is Radradra's former Bristol teammate Charles Piutau and fellow Fijian Vueti Tupou.

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.

2023 NPC Champions Taranaki have signed Fijian Drua speedster Taniela Rakuro for the upcoming Bunnings NPC season.

The Bulls were actively in the market for an impactful winger given Kini Naholo has been ruled out for the season.

“We’ve built this team around our own, and I don’t often look out of region,” said Head Coach Neil Barnes. “But when you lose a player like Kini, you have to find someone who brings similar impact. Taniela’s a class finisher with all the traits we value in a Taranaki player. He’s physical, hard-working, and team-first. We’re thrilled to bring him in.”