Flying Fijians second-five eighth Kalaveti Ravouvou flew out to London on Monday to join his club Bristol Bears.

The strong running centre starred for the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua in the 2022 and 2023 Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific competition. Unfortunately, he did not get a good run for the Flying Fijians at the recent Rugby World Cup in France.

Ravouvou was signed up by the Bears last season to replace Semi Radradra who has joined French Top 14 club Lyon.

“Kalaveti is a hugely exciting signing for the club who is comfortable at both inside and outside centre,” said Bears coaching director Pat Lam.

“At only 24 years of age, he will fit nicely into our team as he brings his powerful, destructive ball-carrying and well-rounded skillset that really took Super Rugby and international rugby by storm in 2022.

“He is dangerous on both sides of the ball, and we’re excited to help him fulfil his potential and ambitions up here in Europe. I’m confident our supporters will enjoy watching him represent the Bears in the coming seasons.”

Meanwhile, the Fijian Drua is expected to name their next season’s Super Rugby squad on November 9.

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