E dua na i tukutuku vakasosani ka vakaloloma vei ira na dau ni rakavi e Viti ena siga nikua – sa vakadeitaki ni sa sainitaka o Tevita Ikanivere, na kapiteni lomani ni timi ni rakavi ni matanitu o Viti, e dua na veiyalayalati levu kei na timi kilai levu mai Stade Toulousain e Wale (France).
Na turaga yabaki 25, e kilai levu ena nona kaukauwa, veiliutaki qaqa, kei na yalodina vakadua vua na matanitu, sa na biuta na nona vale e Suva me sa laki tomana na nona ilakolako ena dua na veiyalayalati e yacova e €1.5 milioni ena dua na yabaki – ka vakatokai tiko me dua vei ira na levu duadua me bau vakayacori kina e dua na dauqito ni Viti.
Na Fiji Rugby Union e sa vakaraitaka na kena vakadeitaki ena dua na i tukutuku vakarorogo ena mataka oqo:
> “Keitou dokai Tevita ena vuku ni ka levu sa rawata, ka levu tale ga na katuba sa dolava vei ira na noda qito e Viti. E dua dina na yalo ni timi. Ena veisiga kece sa na vakilai na kena yali na nona kaukauwa kei na nona liutaki vinaka.”
Na i tukutuku e tukuna talega ni o Ikanivere a vakaraitaka na nona nanuma vakarerevaki vua na timi ena dua na bose vakarorogo mai Suva ena bogi nanoa, ka kaya kina ni:
> “E sega ni tiko kina na vosa ni moce – au na kauta tiko yani na yalo kei Viti ki na rara levu ni vuravura. O au e na dau nomuni kapiteni tu ga ena yalo.”
Na veisau levu oqo e yaco wale tikoga ni oti e vica na vula sa liu, ni a liutaka na timi ni Viti me rawata e dua na qaqa vakaitihaki ena dua na matanitu kaukauwa ena vuravura ni rakavi, ka vakadeitaka kina na nona i tutu vakaturaga ena rakavi ni matanitu.
Na veiwekani, na lewenivanua kei na timi era sa lagata tu na nodrai loloma kei na vakavinavinaka vei Tevita ena tabana ni vakauitukutuku vakalivaliva, ka vakaraitaka na yalomatu ena nodrai tukutuku me vaka:
> “Vinaka vakalevu Tevita, iko e na sega ni guilecavi – o iko e dua na tagane ni vanua, e dua na dau vakalougatataki.”
E na vakayacori e dua na soqo ni moce ni vakavinavinaka ena Albert Park mai Suva ena macawa oqo, ka sa namaki me ra lewe vica na udolu na lewenivanua era na gole yani me ra vakaraitaka na nodra loloma kei na vakarokoroko vua na nodra iliuliu.
Na nona i sulu sa na veisau, ia na yalona vakaViti e na sega ni yali. Tevita Ikanivere e na dau luve ni Viti tiko ga – ia qo, sa kauta yani na yalo ni toa ni Viti ki na rara ni vuravura.
Na i tukutuku oqo e se toso tikoga.
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Certainly. Here’s a rewritten version of the article as a shocking and emotional transfer news update instead of a death:
Breaking News: Stunning Move Rocks Fiji Rugby – Captain Tevita Ikanivere Signs 6 Years Contract with Top French Club in Record-Breaking Transfer on…..
In a stunning and emotional turn of events that has left the Fijian rugby community in disbelief, Fiji national rugby union team captain Tevita Ikanivere has officially signed with French Top 14 giants Stade Toulousain in what is being described as the most significant overseas transfer in Fiji rugby history.
The 25-year-old hooker, known for his fierce leadership, unrelenting power, and deep loyalty to the Fijian jersey, will leave his homeland later this month to join the powerhouse club on a multi-year deal reportedly worth over €1.5 million annually — a record for any Fijian forward.
The Fiji Rugby Union confirmed the blockbuster move in a press release early this morning:
“While we are immensely proud of what Tevita has achieved and the doors he is opening for Fijian players globally, this news has deeply moved us all. Tevita has been the heartbeat of our team, and though he will wear a different jersey now, he will forever be one of us.”
Sources close to the player say Ikanivere was emotional while addressing teammates last night at a private team gathering in Suva. Fighting back tears, he reportedly told them:
“This is not goodbye — this is me carrying Fiji with me into one of the world’s biggest arenas. I will always be your captain in spirit.”
The transfer comes just months after Ikanivere led Fiji to a historic victory over a Tier 1 nation and cemented his status as one of the most influential captains in the team’s modern era. His departure, though expected by some insiders, has still sent shockwaves across the Pacific — not just because of the timing, but because of what he represented to his people: pride, power, and unwavering commitment.
Fans across Fiji are reacting with a mix of pride and sorrow. Social media is flooded with tributes, videos of his career highlights, and heartfelt messages thanking him for his service.
A farewell celebration is being organized by the FRU at Albert Park in Suva later this week, where thousands are expected to gather to honor their hero before he departs for France.
Though the jersey will change, one thing is certain: Tevita Ikanivere will always be a son of Fiji — and now, he takes his island warrior spirit to the global stage.
This story is still developing.
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