Waisea Nayacalevu will return as the captain of the FIJI Water Flying Fijians for their upcoming November Tour. Nayacalevu, along with senior player Semi Radradra, has been included in the 39-member squad to bolster the team’s backline experience. The squad also features four debutants who will be eager to make their mark during the campaign. These new players are Kemu Valetini and Waqa Nalaga from Fijian Drua, Saimoni Uluinakauvadra, a looseman based in New Zealand, and Penaia Cakobau, a hooker from Suva.
The Flying Fijians are set to play their first test against Scotland at Murrayfield on November 2, followed by matches against Wales on November 10 and Ireland on November 24. Additionally, a test match against Spain is planned, although the date is yet to be confirmed.
The full Flying Fijians squad includes: 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.