Fiji Airways Fijian men’s rugby sevens forward Paula Nayacakalou is joining Brive in next season’s ProD2 competition in France. The club confirmed this and also indicated that Asaeli Tuivuaka is leaving Racing 92 to join them as well. 

Brive was demoted to the ProD2 competition after years in the Top 14. 

The club indicated that Setareki Tuicuvu, Setareki Bituniyata and Meslame Kunavula are also leaving. It is confirmed that Bituniyata is joining Bordeaux next season while Tuicuvu and Kunuvula have yet to confirm their new clubs. 

It is understood the duo could be negotiating their move to join the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua. 

Flying Fijian tighthead prop Luke Tagi and elusive Kaminieli Rasaku (who was released on loan) are joining Bayonne. They are going to team-up with Sireli Maqala and Eneriko Buliruarua. 

Star centre Semi Radradra is joining Lyon while Josua Tuisova is leaving for Racing 92, Tavite Veredamu for Perpignan while Noa Nakaitaci is yet to confirm his new club. 

Burley centre, Apisai Naqalevu is leaving Clermont to join Perpignan while Brayden Wiliame leaves Perpignan to join National Rugby League (NRL) club New Zealand Warriors. New Zealand-based Pita Gus Sowakula joins Clermont where he will play alongside Peceli Yato.    

Story By:  Leone Cabenatabua

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