Wainiqolo, Nayacalevu Shine In Toulon’s Cup Win

Fijian duo Jiuta Wainiqolo and Waisea Nayacalevu starred for Toulon when they claimed their first ever Challenge Cup title when they walloped Glasgow Warriors 43-19 in the grand final at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin, Ireland, on Friday night.

Saturday 20 May 2023 | 00:56

Photo caption: Toulon players with Fijian duo Jiuta Wainiqolo (front, fourth from left) and Waisea Nayacalecu (front, right) at Aviva Stadium in Dublin, Ireland, on May 19, 2023. Photo: Planet Rugby

Photo caption: Toulon players with Fijian duo Jiuta Wainiqolo (front, fourth from left) and Waisea Nayacalecu (front, right) at Aviva Stadium in Dublin, Ireland, on May 19, 2023. Photo: Planet Rugby

Fijian duo Jiuta Wainiqolo and Waisea Nayacalevu starred for Toulon when they claimed their first ever Challenge Cup title when they walloped Glasgow Warriors 43-19 in the grand final at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin, Ireland, on Friday night.

Wainiqolo playing on the wing and veteran centre, Nayacalevu scored a try each in the big win. They are top contenders for the Flying Fijians squad for the July Test matches followed by the Rugby World Cup in France on September 8.

Story By: Leone Cabenatabua

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