12 January, 2026, 12:02 pm Central - 28°C Rain

3 players with Fijian links to feature in the Highlanders-Hurricanes clash

3 players with Fijian links to feature in the Highlanders-Hurricanes clash

By Shanil Singh
25/03/2021
Salesi Rayasi, Isaia Walker-Leawere and Jona Nareki. [Image: Superrugby.com]

Three players with links to Fiji will take the field as the Highlanders take on the Hurricanes in Super Rugby Aotearoa tomorrow.

Salesi Rayasi and Isaia Walker-Leawere will start for the Hurricanes while Jona Nareki will once again start on the wing for the Highlanders.

All Blacks hooker Dane Coles will also be making his return for the Hurricanes after being named in the run-on side.

The game will also mark Aaron Smith’s 154th appearance for the Highlanders, making him the clubs most capped player ever.

The Highlanders take on the Hurricanes at 6.05pm tomorrow while the Blues play the Chiefs at 6.05pm Saturday.

[Source: TVNZ]

FNRL
FEATURE NEWS
COMPOL meets with Army Commander
Police Commissioner, Rusiate Tudravu met with the Army Commander, Major General Jone Kalouniwai this morning.The meeting focused on where the Republic...
33 seconds ago
LATEST NEWS
Man who allegedly stole pensioner's ATM card further remanded
The man who allegedly stole a pensioner's ATM card last Monday has been further remanded in custody.Niraj Prasad has been told to file a formal bail ...
8 minutes ago

83rd Golden Globe Awards kick Off “Golden Week” with Nikki Glaser returning as host
Five years after a Times investigation dulled the shine of the glitzy Hollywood affair, the 83rd Golden Globe Awards, will cap off a multi-day ...
15 minutes ago

Two women to appear in court over alleged burglary and theft
Two women arrested in connection with alleged burglary and theft offences in Nadi and Lautoka last week have been charged with one count of burglary ...
17 minutes ago

Eroni Daunibau puts children’s education first priority
Eroni Daunibau says one of his key responsibilities as a father is ensuring that his three children’s school needs are prepared before the school ...
19 minutes ago

Lautoka City Council acts on illegal dumping in Wairabetia and Saweni Top
Following successful enforcement action against illegal dumping along Savu Street in Lautoka, Litter Prevention Officers have once again identified ...
3 hours ago



Stay tuned for the latest news on our radio stations

CFL radio frequencies
IN DEPTH
Electricity tariff increase for users consuming more than 100 units
There is an increase in the electricity tariff rate for consumers using more than 100 units from 1 January next year.Fijian Competition and Consumer ...
10 days ago

Fiji needs to act on human trafficking indicators associated with Grace Road Group
The United States remains deeply concerned about indicators of trans-national organised crime and human trafficking in Fiji associated with the Grace ...
21 days ago

Cheap seed oils are not good for our health - O'Neill
With over 80 percent of deaths in Fiji caused by cardiovascular disease based on the 2011 report, naturopath and nutritionist Barbara O’Neill is ...
21 days ago

TOP