Completing our trilogy of Pacific Island rugby nations, we take a look at Fiji, and the potential starting XV they could take into the 2027 Rugby World Cup.
Following World Rugby’s new eligibility laws, internationally capped rugby players can represent a new nation, after a three year ‘stand-down’ period.
Tonga and Samoa have already provided us with star-studded ‘Ultimate XVs’, and the ‘Flying Fijians’ look to be no different.
With exciting stars across the top European and Super Rugby clubs, Fiji is already a more than established name within the international game. However, just how good could they be?
Here is the Ultimate XV of Fiji:
Back Three
15. Juita Wainiqolo (Fiji 7s – Olympic Gold Medal Winner)
14. Sevu Reece (All Blacks)
11. Marika Koroibete (Australia)
Centres
13. Virimi Vakatawa (France)
12. Semi Radradra (Fiji)
Halfbacks
10. Ben Volavola (Fiji)
9. Moses Sorovi (Australia Schoolboys and Fiji)
Front Row
- George Bower (All Blacks)
2. Sam Matavesi (Royal Navy and Fiji)
3. Peni Ravai (Fiji)
Locks
4. Albert Tuisuie (Fiji)
5. Seru Uru (Australia)
Back Row
6. Nathan Hughes (England)
7. Pita Gus Sowakula (All Blacks)
8. Hoskins Sotutu (All Blacks)