The FIJI Water Flying Fijians 32-member squad for the 2026 Nations Championship has been named, with a mix of experienced internationals and emerging talent selected across all positions.
Captain Tevita Ikanivere headlines the squad alongside fellow hookers Sam Matavesi and Zuriel Togiatama.
The front row stocks include Eroni Mawi, Atunaisa Sokobale, Peni Ravai, Luke Tagi and Tim Hoyt, while Isoa Nasilasila, Mesake Vocevoce, Temo Mayanavanua and Tevita Ratuva have been selected as locks.
The loose forward contingent features Lekima Tagitagivalu, Kitione Salawa, Elia Canakaivata, Levani Botia, Pita-Gus Sowakula and Peceli Yato.
In the backs, Frank Lomani, Simione Kuruvoli and Sam Wye have been named as halfbacks, while Caleb Muntz and Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula will provide options at first five-eighth.
The midfield includes powerful ball carriers Josua Tuisova and Semi Radradra, alongside Filimoni Botitu and Selestino Ravutaumada.
The outside backs selected are Jiuta Wainiqolo, Kalaveti Ravouvou, Vinaya Habosi, Salesi Rayasi and Vuate Karawalevu.
The squad will prepare for the Nations Championship as Fiji looks to continue building momentum on the international stage.
Fiji will begin its inaugural Nations Championship campaign against Wales on 5th July at 1.10am, before taking on England on 12th July at 1.10am and Scotland on 19th July also at 1.10am during the Southern Hemisphere series.
The Flying Fijians will then travel to Europe for the Northern Hemisphere series, where they will face France on 8th November 8.10am, Ireland on 8th November at 8.10am, and Italy on 22nd November at 4.40am.
Depending on their final ranking among the Southern Hemisphere teams after the six rounds, Fiji will then play an additional classification match during the Finals Weekend in London from 28th to 30th November against a Northern Hemisphere team that finishes in the corresponding position.
