RUGBY PLAYERS from Fiji

Top 10

The following people are considered by Pantheon to be the top 10 most legendary Fijian Rugby Players of all time. This list of famous Fijian Rugby Players is sorted by HPI (Historical Popularity Index), a metric that aggregates information on a biography’s online popularity. Visit the rankings page to view the entire list of Fijian Rugby Players.

1. Josua Tuisova (b. 1994)

With an HPI of 39.40, Josua Tuisova is the most famous Fijian Rugby Player.  His biography has been translated into 15 different languages on wikipedia.

Josua Tuisova Ratulevu (born 4 February 1994) is a Fijian rugby union player. A wing or centre, he currently plays for Racing 92 in France's Top 14. He won a gold medal in sevens as part of the Fiji team at the 2016 Rio Olympics. Known for his strong running and physical play, he is nicknamed "Human Bulldozer" and "The Bus".

2. Leone Nakarawa (b. 1988)

With an HPI of 38.80, Leone Nakarawa is the 2nd most famous Fijian Rugby Player.  His biography has been translated into 16 different languages.

Lieutenant Leone Nakarawa (born 2 April 1988) is a Fijian rugby union footballer and Olympic gold medalist. He plays as a lock for Castres and represents the Fijian national team in international rugby. He previously played for Glasgow Warriors and is Warrior No. 224. He won the Pro12 with the Glasgow Warriors in 2014–15 and re-signed with the club in 2020. Inbetween that period, he played for Racing 92. In 2018 he was awarded the EPCR Player of the Year accolade. Nakarawa is generally considered to be one of the best lock forwards in the world. He is most famous for his offloading skills, athleticism and general play in open field.

3. Vatemo Ravouvou (b. 1990)

With an HPI of 29.97, Vatemo Ravouvou is the 3rd most famous Fijian Rugby Player.  His biography has been translated into 12 different languages.

Vatemo Ravouvou (born 31 July 1990) is a Fiji rugby union player. He is currently playing for the Fiji sevens team. In August 2016, he signed for Western Sydney Rams to play in the 2016 National Rugby Championship. On April 27, 2018, it was announced by the Utah Warriors that he had signed for the remainder of the 2019 season and the entire 2020 season of Major League Rugby.

4. Jerry Tuwai (b. 1989)

With an HPI of 28.50, Jerry Tuwai is the 4th most famous Fijian Rugby Player.  His biography has been translated into 15 different languages.

Seremaia Tuwai Vunisa (born 23 March 1989), also known as Jerry Tuwai, is a Fiji rugby union player who plays for the Fiji national rugby sevens team. Tuwai made his debut for Fiji 7s at the 2014 Gold Coast Sevens. He was part of the Fiji Sevens team that won the gold medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics and the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. He was named World Rugby Sevens Player of the Year in 2019. He was awarded player of the tournament at the 2014 World Club 7s where he played for the Davetalevu Club. He was also Player of the Final at the 2015 Dubai Sevens. Tuwai was also the stand out player at the 2015 Las Vegas Sevens final when Fiji 7s beat New Zealand 7s 35-19.

5. Kameli Soejima (b. 1983)

With an HPI of 27.51, Kameli Soejima is the 5th most famous Fijian Rugby Player.  His biography has been translated into 7 different languages.

Kameli Soejima (副島 亀里, Soejima Kameli, born June 1, 1983) is a Fijian born Japanese rugby union player. He represents Japan in rugby sevens and made his debut at the 2014 Dubai Sevens. He was Japan's top try-scorer in the 2015–16 World Rugby Sevens Series, and also one of their top try-scorers in the 2014–15 season. Soejima was selected for the Japanese sevens squad to the 2016 Summer Olympics in Brazil.

6. Samu Kerevi (b. 1993)

With an HPI of 26.00, Samu Kerevi is the 6th most famous Fijian Rugby Player.  His biography has been translated into 8 different languages.

Samuela Vatuniveivuke Kerevi (born 27 September 1993) is a Fijian-born Australian rugby union player currently playing for Urayasu D-Rocks in the Japan Rugby League One. His usual position is centre. He previously played for the Queensland Reds in Super Rugby and has played for the Australian national team.

7. Jiuta Wainiqolo (b. 1999)

With an HPI of 24.49, Jiuta Wainiqolo is the 7th most famous Fijian Rugby Player.  His biography has been translated into 9 different languages.

Jiuta Naqoli Wainiqolo (born 10 March 1999) is a Fijian rugby union player who currently plays for Toulon in the Top 14 competition in France and for the Flying Fijians 15s and 7s teams. During the 2020 Summer Olympics, he was a member of Fiji's Men's Rugby 7s team, which won the gold medal.

8. Rusila Nagasau (b. 1987)

With an HPI of 24.20, Rusila Nagasau is the 8th most famous Fijian Rugby Player.  Her biography has been translated into 8 different languages.

Rusila Nagasau (born 4 August 1987) is a Fijian rugby union player. She plays rugby sevens for Fiji and was also a representative soccer player. She was included in the squad for the 2016 France Women's Sevens.

9. Aminiasi Tuimaba (b. 1995)

With an HPI of 23.23, Aminiasi Tuimaba is the 9th most famous Fijian Rugby Player.  His biography has been translated into 8 different languages.

Aminiasi Tuimaba (born 26 March 1995) is a Fiji national rugby sevens team player. He plays the wing position. He is known for his speed and try scoring. He finished the 2018/19 season as the top try scorer for the Fiji Sevens team and the 2nd top try scorer in the series, in his rookie season. He is from Yasawa and was a sprinter for Natabua High School. He currently plays in the Top 14 for Pau Tuimaba was part of the Fiji sevens team that won a silver medal at the 2022 Commonwealth Games.

10. Vilimoni Botitu (b. 1998)

With an HPI of 21.58, Vilimoni Botitu is the 10th most famous Fijian Rugby Player.  His biography has been translated into 8 different languages.

Vilimoni Botitu (born 15 June 1998) is a Fijian professional rugby union player for Castres Olympique in the French Top 14. He also appears for the Fiji national team.