Three more overseas based players have been ruled out from the upcoming IRB Pacific Nations Cup competition.

Fiji 15's coach Ilivasi Tabua confirmed that France based Gabrieli Lovobalavu, Seremaia Bai and Sisa Koyamaibole will not feature for Fiji this season.

Earlier Leicester Tigers Seru Rabeni was ruled out because of his suspension which ends in July and Filimoni Delasau, who’s tied up with club commitments.

Tabua said Lovobalavu had an operation on his shoulder while Koyamaibole broke his arm and Bai opted out because of personal reasons.

Tabua is also in touch with other overseas based players but said their availability will only be confirmed once they come closer to the competition.

The IRB Pacific Nations Cup competition starts on June 7th, with Fiji's opening match against Samoa at home.