Waisea Nayacalevu will return to captain the FIJI Water Flying Fijians during their November Tour. Nayacalevu, along with experienced teammate Semi Radradra, has been selected for the 39-member squad to enhance the backline’s experience.
The squad also sees the inclusion of four debutants eager to make their mark. These newcomers include Kemu Valetini and Waqa Nalaga from Fijian Drua, looseman Saimoni Uluinakauvadra based in New Zealand, and Suva hooker Penaia Cakobau.
The Flying Fijians are set to compete against Scotland at Murrayfield on November 2, followed by matches against Wales on November 10, and Ireland on November 24. Additionally, a match against Spain is on the Test itinerary, with the date yet to be confirmed.
The full Flying Fijians squad is: 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, and Ilaisa Droasese.