Former Flying Fijians loose forward Meliki Baleicakau was laid to rest today.

Baleicakau who was from Naseakula village in Macuata is also the father of former National 7s and 15s rep Jope Tuikabe.

Baleicakau died in hospital after a short illness.

The 79-year-old played two tests for Fiji in 1961 while his younger brother Emosi Tatawaqa also represented Fiji.

Baleicakau is survived by his six children and eight grandchildren.


Story by: Akuila Cama