FIJI Water Flying Fijians: 32-Member Squad for Wallabies and Scotland Test Matches

FIJI Water Flying Fijians Head Coach Mick Byrne has today announced a formidable and well-balanced 32-member squad to face Tier One giants Australia (Wallabies) and Scotland in back-to-back test matches next month.

Set to ignite local and international rugby fans, the squad features a dynamic mix of experienced internationals and rising stars, drawing talent from top-tier European and France clubs and the Fijian Drua franchise.

Coach Byrne emphasized the squad’s readiness to take on the challenge:

“Both Australia and Scotland are established Tier One sides, and we know the level we need to rise to. This squad reflects the depth, strength, and we will give a performance that will make all Fijians proud.”

Squad Composition Highlights:

• 13 players from the Fijian Drua, showcasing the growth of local talent.
• 10 players based in France, including heavy hitters from Racing 92, Lyon, Castres, and Pau.
• 5 players based in England, including stars from Saracens, Bristol, and Northampton.
• 1 player from New Zealand (Hawke’s Bay) and 3 with Super Rugby or overseas academy experience.

Key Inclusions:

• Viliame Mata (Bristol), Josua Tuisova (Racing 92), and Sireli Maqala (Bayonne) headline a powerhouse backline.
• Veteran forwards Eroni Mawi (Saracens), Samuel Matavesi (Lyon), and Albert Tuisue (Gloucester) bolster a dominant forward pack.
• Local talents such as Tevita Ikanivere, Caleb Muntz, and Iosefo Masikau Baleiwairiki continue their strong form after standout seasons with the Drua.

Positional Strengths:

• Front Row Depth: With names like Mawi, Heitet, Doge, and Ravai, the scrum is built for power and resilience.
• Loose Forwards: Featuring Mata, and Tagitagivalu, the back row offers athleticism, mobility, and breakdown presence.
• Playmakers & Backs: Muntz, Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula, Ravouvou, Botitu, and Wainiqolo bring game-breaking creativity and pace.

Test Match Schedule:

• Fiji vs Wallabies – Saturday, July 6th – Newcastle, Australia
• Fiji vs Scotland – Saturday, July 12th – Suva, Fiji

Coach Byrne added:

“We’ve focused on combinations that give us both tactical adaptability and the trademark Fijian spirit. We want to win – but more importantly, we want to win playing our brand of rugby.”

The Flying Fijians will march into this international window with clear intentions — not just to compete, but to make a statement.

Flying Fijians Squad

Forwards

No.	Name	Village/District	Province	Club
1	Eroni Mawi	Totoya	Lau	Saracens – England
2	Luke Tagi	Gau	Lomaiviti	Bayonne – France
3	Haereiti Hetet	Matuku	Lau	Fijian Drua – Fiji
4	Mesake Doge	Dogo	Macuata	Fijian Drua – Fiji
5	Peni Ravai	Vugalei	Tailevu	Fijian Drua – Fiji
6	Tevita Ikanivere	Ono-i-Lau	Lau	Fijian Drua – Fiji
7	Samuel Matavesi	Vanuabalavu	Lau	Lyon – France
8	Kavaia Tagivetaua	Lomanikoro	Bua	Fijian Drua – Fiji
9	Isoa Nasilasila	Vuda	Ba	Fijian Drua – Fiji
10	Mesake Vocevoce	Nadi	Ba	Fijian Drua – Fiji
11	Temo Mayanavanua	Bau	Tailevu	Northampton – England
12	Setareki Turagacoke	Sawakasa	Tailevu	Stade Français – France
13	Viliame Mata	Nakelo	Tailevu	Bristol – England
14	Elia Canakaivata	Navunisole	Tailevu	Fijian Drua – Fiji
15	Lekima Tagitagivalu	Yasawa	Ba	Pau – France
16	Albert Tuisue	Nakasaleka	Kadavu	Gloucester – England
17	Etonia Waqa	Nabukelevu	Kadavu	Fijian Drua – Fiji
18	Motikai Murray	Ovalau	Lomaiviti	Fijian Drua – Fiji

 Backline

No.	Name	Village/District	Province	Club
19	Simione Kuruvoli	Ono	Kadavu	Fijian Drua – Fiji
20	Philip Baselala	Nakasaleka	Kadavu	Fijian Drua – Fiji
21	Sam Wye	Ono-i-Lau	Lau	Hawke’s Bay – New Zealand
22	Caleb Muntz	Navatu	Cakaudrove	Fijian Drua – Fiji
23	Isaiah Armstrong Ravula	Moce	Lau	Fijian Drua – Fiji
24	Vilimoni Botitu	Navilawa	Ba	Castres – France
25	Josua Tuisova	Nailaga	Ba	Racing 92 – France
26	Iosefo Masikau Baleiwairiki	Wainikeli	Cakaudrove	Fijian Drua – Fiji
27	Sireli Maqala	Bureiwai	Ra	Bayonne – France
28	Kalaveti Ravouvou	Tuva	Nadroga	Bristol – England
29	Ponipate Loganimasi	Ono-i-Lau	Lau	Fijian Drua – Fiji
30	Jiuta Wainiqolo	Rakiraki	Ra	Toulon – France
31	Selesitino Ravutaumada	Wainikeli	Cakaudrove	Fijian Drua – Fiji
32	Salesi Rayasi	Matuku	Lau	Vannes – France

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