Salesi Rayasi Debuts for Fiji at Fullback Against the Wallabies

Salesi Rayasi debuts for Fiji at fullback against the Wallabies

The former All Blacks Sevens rep has achieved what his dad did 30-odd years ago.

Former New Zealand sevens speedster Rayasi to make Fiji debut v Australia

MELBOURNE - Former New Zealand rugby sevens player Salesi Rayasi will follow in his father's footsteps by representing Fiji at test level when he starts at fullback in Sunday's clash against Australia in Newcastle. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Fiji name overseas stars, debutant ex-Hurricane flyer for Wallabies clash

Fiji coach Mick Byrne has named a stacked side for Sunday’s match against the Wallabies in Newcastle. This includes a debut for former Hurricanes flyer Salesi Rayasi, one of two uncapped players in the squad. Rayasi follows in the footsteps of his father Filipe, who played 13 times for the Flying Fijians. The outside back is one of several overseas stars named in the starting side, with Bristol duo Kalaveti Ravouvou and Bill Mata included in the…

Salesi Rayasi to make Fiji debut against Australia in Sunday's rugby test

Salesi Rayasi, son of Fijian legend Filipe Rayasi, will debut for Fiji against Australia, mirroring his father's fullback position. Alongside uncapped Philip Baselala, Rayasi's inclusion highlights significant changes by coach Mick Byrne after a previous defeat to Ireland. Eight new players join the starting XV, including Bill Mata. The 27-year-old previously made 50 Super Rugby appearances for the Hurricanes and was part of New Zealands sevens …