Waisea Nayacalevu is set to return as captain of the FIJI Water Flying Fijians for the upcoming November Tour. He will be joined by fellow veteran Semi Radradra in a 39-member squad that aims to bolster the team’s experience in the backline.
The squad will also feature four debutants eager for playing time. These newcomers include Fijian Drua players Kemu Valetini and Waqa Nalaga, New Zealand-based loose forward Saimoni Uluinakauvadra, and Penaia Cakobau, a hooker from Suva.
The Flying Fijians will kick off their tour with a test against Scotland at Murrayfield on November 2, followed by matches against Wales on November 10 and Ireland on November 24. Additionally, a game against Spain is on the schedule, with the date still to be announced.
The complete Flying Fijians squad comprises: Eroni Mawi, Haereiti Hetet, Livai Natave, Tevita Ikanivere, Samuela Matavesi, Penaia Cakobau, Luke Tagi, Samuela Tawake, Jone Koroiduadua, Meli Tuni, Isoa Nasilasila, Mesake Vocevoce, Temo Mayanavanua, Leone Rotuisolia, Meli Derenalagi, Saimoni Uluinakauvadra, Kitione Salawa, Vilive Miramira, Elia Canakaivata, Albert Tuisue, Frank Lomani, Simione Kuruvoli, Peni Matawalu, Caleb Muntz, Vuate Karawalevu, Ponipate Loganimasi, Inia Tabuavou, Vilimoni Botitu, Kemu Valetini, Waisea Nayacalevu, Semi Radradra, Apisalome Vota, Waqa Nalaga, Jiuta Wainiqolo, Josua Tuisova, Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula, Sireli Maqala, Ilaisa Droasese.