Fijivillage
NEWS SPORTS IN DEPTH
4 April, 2026, 1:15 pm
Central - 26°C Rain
4 April, 2026, 1:15 pm Central - 26°C Rain

Ratuniyarawa is grateful for the opportunity to represent Barbarians against Wales

Ratuniyarawa is grateful for the opportunity to represent Barbarians against Wales

By Mosese Raqio
03/11/2023
Image: Getty Image

Fiji Water Flying Fijians lock forward Api Ratuniyarawa is grateful for the opportunity to represent the Barbarians FC for this weekend’s clash against Wales.

The 37-year-old veteran returned from the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France after he was called into the squad as an injury replacement and will be on the bench this weekend for this exhibition match.

Ratuniyarawa who has 41 international caps for the Flying Fijians will lineup alongside Flying Fijians teammates Selestino Ravutaumada, Tevita Ikanivere, Simione Kuruvoli, Ilaisa Droasese and Peni Ravai.

Alongside the 6 Flying Fijians players, Fijian Wallabies number 8 Rob Valetini is the 7th player with links to Fiji in the Barbarians’ squad.

Meanwhile, the Barbarians side had a team bonding session last night in Cardiff with all the players rocking up in their Cowboys outfits.

The Barbarians will take on Wales at 2am Sunday in Cardiff.

FNRL
FEATURE NEWS
Kamikamica says Indo Fijians are our brothers and sisters, and they are Fijian
Government MP, Manoa Kamikamicasays Indo Fijians belong here, they are our brothers and sisters, and they are Fijian.Kamikamica asks does it make a di...
4 hours ago
LATEST NEWS
Cabinet shifts town infrastructure duties to Municipal Councils
The Cabinet has endorsed the transfer of responsibility for maintaining footpaths, streetlights, and natural waterways within town boundaries to ...
35 minutes ago

Traditional landowners to be included as reserved non-voting members in municipal councils
Amendments to the Local Government Act 1972 have been approved by Cabinet to allow traditional landowners to be included as reserved non-voting ...
48 minutes ago

Sanatan Convention focuses on youth empowerment and social awareness
The 64th Sanatan Convention in Navua is not only celebrating religious and cultural traditions but is also actively empowering communities, ...
1 hour ago

Cabinet sets aside $1.96M for possible evacuation of Fijians in Middle East
The Cabinet has approved a contingency fund of $1.96 million to support the possible evacuation of Fijians from Israel, the United Arab Emirates, ...
4 hours ago

Navua to be declared a town in 2026/2027 financial year
Navua will be officially declared a town in the early part of the 2026/2027 financial year as part of the government's efforts to support its ...
4 hours ago



Stay tuned for the latest news on our radio stations

CFL radio frequencies
IN DEPTH

Fiji Sports Council Saga: Minister ready to repay business class air fare for wife as concerns grow about Sports Council deals
I was invited to travel to New Zealand by the Fiji Sports Council for a grassroots 7s tournament in 2024, I travelled business class but it was ...
29 days ago

TOP