Vinaya Habosi

Habosi left for France after spending two days with the team in Taveuni two weeks ago for a medical review.

However, he is still recovering from an injury and will miss the game this weekend.

This means there’re now 40 players in camp after Joseva Tamani joined the team last week.

Head coach Simon Raiwalui said all other players are available for selection for their Punjas Pacific Battle with Tonga on Saturday.

With the team set to be named on Thursday, excitement is building among supporters as the Fiji squad prepares for its first international match.

The Fijian star will rejoin the side in Nadi next week.

Habosi returns to France for a medical review with his French club Racing 92.

He trained with the Flying Fijians squad yesterday and also attended the church service at Somosomo village on Sunday.

The former Drua speedster had surgery this year and is going back for his review.

Sau is expected to join the Drua this week but is unlikely to make the match day 23 squad for the opening match against Moana Pasifika in New Zealand on Saturday.

Sau featured for the Drua in the National Rugby Championship in 2017.

The Drua was also interested in France-based winger and former Fiji Warriors and national Under 20 rep Epeli Momo,however, they’ve opted for Sau.

Another player who is part of the Drua development squad and Nadroga winger, Taniela Rakuro, may get a fulltime contract after Habosi’s departure.

Habosi, who was sacked by the Drua last week, will join French Club, Racing 92.

A photo of the robust player checking in at the Nadi International Airport has gone viral on social media.

Habosi left on a flight to Singapore midday yesterday morning.

The Drua terminated Habosi’s contract immediately citing a high-level breach of the club’s Code of Conduct.

Fiji Police are yet to lay any charges against Habosi who is alleged to have assaulted his partner two weeks ago.

Habosi is alleged to have assaulted his partner two weeks ago.

According to Police, they are still awaiting a statement from the victim before further action can be taken.

The Drua sacked Habosi last week with immediate effect due to a high-level breach of the club’s Code of Conduct.

According to a club statement, the decision was made after careful consideration.

It is alleged that Habosi assaulted his partner and she lodged a Police complaint.

According to Police, the investigation is still ongoing and the victim has yet to provide a medical report.

Investigators are awaiting the report.

The Drua sacked Habosi yesterday with immediate effect citing a high-level breach of the club’s Code of Conduct

According to a club statement, the decision was made after careful consideration.

It’s a major blow for the side as the Drua is just two weeks away from the first Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific match against Moana Pasifika in Auckland.

The Drua confirmed that Habosi had his contract terminated with immediate effect, due to a high-level breach of the Club’s Code of Conduct.

According to a club statement, the decision was made after careful consideration.

The Fijian Drua says they’ll not comment further on this matter and due process was accorded to Habosi.