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Rayasi, Rabitu, Wye and Sadrugu make Flying Fijians extended squad

Rayasi, Rabitu, Wye and Sadrugu make Flying Fijians extended squad

By Alipate Narawa
06/06/2025
Former Hurricanes winger Salesi Rayasi,Swire Shipping Fijian Drua utility back Isikeli Rabitu,Hawkes Bay half back Sam Wye and Former Fiji Airways 7s and Vodafone Bati player Taniela Sadrugu

Former Hurricanes winger Salesi Rayasi, Hawkes Bay half back Sam Wye and Swire Shipping Fijian Drua utility back Isikeli Rabitu have been named in the 44 member Fiji Water Flying Fijians extended squad.

Former Fiji Airways 7s and Vodafone Fiji Bati player Taniela Sadrugu has also been named in the squad for the July Tests.

The Flying Fijians are scheduled to play the Wallabies on 6th July in Newcastle, Australia, and the second Test against Scotland on 12th July 2025 at the HFC Bank Stadium, Suva.

Head Coach Mick Byrne says this extended squad has been selected following thorough discussions and deliberations by the coaching and management team.

He says as is always the case with international selections, the process was challenging due to the depth and quality of talent available globally which meant some high-performing players have unfortunately missed out.

Forwards: Eroni Mawi, Luke Tagi, Haereiti Hetet, Mesake Doge, Peni Ravai, Samuela Tawake, Meli Tuni, Tevita Ikanivere, Samuel Matavesi, Mesulame Dolokoto, Kavaia Tagivetaua, Zuriel Togiatama, Isoa Nasilasila, Mesake Vocevoce, Temo Mayanavanua, Setareki Turagacoke, Viliame Mata, Elia Canakaivata, Kitione Salawa, Lekima Tagitagivalu, Albert Tuisue, Etonia Waqa, Motikiai Murray, Peceli Yato and Taniela Sadrugu.

Backs: Simione Kuruvoli, Philip Baselala, Sam Wye, Caleb Muntz, Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula, Vilimoni Botitu, Isikeli Rabitu, Inia Tabuavou, Josua Tuisova Iosefa Masi, Sireli Maqala, Semi Radradra, Kalaveti Ravouvou, Setariki Tuicuvu, Ponipate Loganimasi, Jiuta Wainiqolo, Selestino Ravutaumada, Vuate Karawalevu and Rayasi.

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