Dakuwaqa helps Montpellier hold Toulon

Montpellier with Fijian utility Masivesi Dakuwaqa at openside flanker opened their French Top 14 campaign with a 24-24 draw against Toulon yesterday.

Toulon rested our Olympians Jiuta Wainiqolo and Leone Nakarawa for administrative purposes as they had just arrived while Petero Tuwai was not on the Match23 squad. Montpellier also rested Fijian winger Josua Vici. Ben Volavola came in as a replacement for Racing 92 as they beat Stade Francais 36-21.

Results: Toulon 24-24 Montpellier, Biarritz 27-15 Bordeaux, Brive 36-15 Perpignan, Stade Francais

21- 36 Racing.

Jasa joins Tel Aviv Heat

Five years after helping Fiji win the first ever rugby 7s Olympic gold medal in Rio, Jasa Veremalua has signed on to help lead the Tel Aviv Heat into the upcoming Rugby Europe Super Cup.

Veremalua brings a unique blend of experience, skill, and athleticism to the brand new startup franchise. At 195 cm and 100kg, his explosive power and breakaway

speed, together with his incredible ball handling make Veremalua a threat from anywhere on the pitch in both 15s and 7s.

For the past few seasons, Jasa has stood out in the U.S. as a powerful number 8 in the MLR playing for the San Diego Legion and is eager to impart his experience off the base of the Tel Aviv Heat’s scrum.

”This is a real dream come true for me,” Veremalua said.

“Rugby has taken me to many countries but I always wanted to visit Israel one day. I still can’t believe that I get this opportunity. I am truly blessed to be part of the Tel Aviv Heat this season and I can’t wait for the excitement.”