Around 22 Fijian rugby players are set to depart their respective French Top 14 clubs as many contracts have reached their expiration dates. These athletes are either looking to renew their contracts or are considering offers from other teams for the upcoming 2025 season.
Notable transfers include Flying Fijians captain Waisea Nayacalevu, who will be leaving Toulon to join Sale Sharks, and Inia Tabuavou, who is moving from Racing 92 to the Fijian Drua for the next Super Rugby Pacific competition. Below is the list of player movements:
Bayonne
– Eneriko Buliruarua moves to Perpignan
– Kaminieli Rasaku joins Grenoble
– Api Ratuniyarawa’s contract has expired
Castres
– Filipo Nakosi transfers to Vannes
La Rochelle
– Akuila Tabualevu moves to Soyaux-Angoleme
Montpellier
– Masivesi Dakuwaqa signs with Biarritz
Oyonnax
– Veresa Ramototabua joins Mont-de-Marsan
– Eddie Sawailau transfers to Perpignan
– Joe Ravouvou moves to Bourgoin
Stade Francais
– Sefa Naivalu joins Carcassonne
– Janeiro Wakeham will join Nice on loan
Pau
– Jale Vatubua transfers to Beziers
– Aminiasi Tuimaba also joins Beziers
Perpignan
– Taniela Ramasibana moves to Doncaster in England
Racing 92
– Inia Tabuavou joins Fijian Drua
– Peniami Narisia moves to Oyonnax
– Kitione Kamikamica transfers to Vannes
Toulon
– Waisea Nayacalevu joins Sale Sharks in England
– Noa Nakaitaci transfers to Limoges
Toulouse
– Petero Mailulu joins Beziers
– Eto Bainivalu moves to Aix
Vannes
– Tiko Batibasaga will join Rennes on loan