Pacific Islanders Name Strongest Team
The big news is the call up of Clermont's Fijian wing Napolioni Nalaga, the top try scorer in last season's Top 14 competition.
Nalaga, who was not in the squad that lost to England last week, joins Clermont teammate Seremaia bai, who will play at flyhalf.
Nalaga will also be familiar with the other wing, this season's leading try scorer in France, Vilimoni Delasau who plays for Montauban in France.
Amongst them there are also other players that play in France like Sisa Koyamaibole and Tonga's Paino Hehea and Kas Lealamanua.
The Pacific Islanders team to play France in the backs are Gavin Williams from Samoa, Napolioni Nalaga, Seru Rabeni, Epi Taione from Tonga, Vilimoni Delasau, Seremaia Bai and Mosese Rauluni.
In the forwards are Kas Lealamanua from Samoa, Tanielu Fuga from Samoa, Kisi Pulu from Tonga, Paino Hehea from Tonga, Kele Leawere, Hale T Pole from Tonga, Nili Latu from Tonga and Sisa Koyamaibole. The Pacific Islanders and France match will kick off on Sunday at 2am.
Related Stories
Unity through rugby: Sukuna challenge shifted to the north
Ratu Wiliame Katonivere says rugby, especially the Sukuna Bowl brings unity to all Fijians as the historic clash heads to the north for the first time. Ratu Wiliame says the decision to move the Ratu Sukuna Rugby
Suva fall short against Mataks in OFC Futsal Championship
Suva Futsal Club put up a determined performance in their OFC Futsal Men’s Champions League 2025 match, but were defeated 5-1 by a strong Mataks FC side from the Solomon Islands. The loss means Suva’s chances o
Ruben Love to start for All Blacks as Robertson rotates team for Wales
Scott Robertson has put his trust in Damian McKenzie at first five-eiqhth after electing to make 13 positional changes to his run-on team for the All Blacks' final test of the vear against Wales in Cardiff on Sunday mor
Botitu and Maqala in the midfield with Nasova on the wing
Major changes have been made to the FIJI Water Flying Fijians side to take on Spain on Sunday as Vilimoni Botitu and Sireli Maqala will start in the midfield with Joji Nasova on the wing. Head coach Mick Byrne has
New Zealand's Waikato Rapids through to OFC Futsal final after beating defending champions New Caledonia
New Zealand's Waikato Rapids have booked their spot in the OFC Futsal Men’s Champions League final, beating defending champions New Caledonia's AS PTT 5–2 at the Vodafone Arena in Suva. The Rapids made a fast s
Tanoa Hotel renews partnership with Fijian Drua
Tanoa Hotels has renewed its partnership with the Fijian Drua, securing Tanoa Hotels’ position as the Official Hotel and Home of the Fijian Drua for an additional three years. The Drua says the renewed agreement