Sowakula named in Flying Fijians squad
The Flying Fijians will play England, France and Spain on November 9, 16 and 23, respectively.
Wednesday 15 October 2025 | 23:00
Former All Blacks number eight Pita Gus Sowakula is named in Mick Byrne’s 32-member squad for the November tour.
Sowakula is eligible to play for the Flying Fijians after his three-year stand down period expired on July 9; he last played for the All Blacks in their 23-11 loss to Ireland at Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin in 2022.
Byrne made the announcement this morning at Rugby House.
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England-based Tim Hoyt and Castres prop Atunaisa Sokomuri were also named for the first time in the extended squad.
The Flying Fijians will kick off their November Northern tour against England on November 9 at Twickenham before they play France and Spain on November 16 and 23, respectively.
Flying Fijians 32-member squad:
Haereti Hetet, Mesake Doge, Eroni Mawi, Samuela Tawake, Tim Hoyt, Tevita Ikanivere, Zuriel Togiatama, Kavaia Tagivetaua, Isoa Nasilasila, Mesake Vocevoce, Temo Mayanvanua, Setareki Turagacoke, Lekima Tagitagivalu, Elia Canakaivata, Viliame Mata, Pita Gus Sowakula, Simione Kuruvoli, Philip Baselala, Sam Wye, Caleb Muntz, Isaiah Armstong Ravula, Josua Tuisova, Vilimoni Botitu, Sireli Maqala, Kalaveti Ravouvou, Jiuta Wainiqolo, Selesitino Ravutaumada, Ponipate Loganimasi, Salesi Rayasi, Motikiai Murray, Iosefo Masi, Atunaisa Sokobale.
