Isikeli Basiyalo

Isikeli Basiyalo

Born	(2004-06-13) 13 June 2004 (age 21) Fiji
Height	179 cm (5 ft 10 in)
School	Cuvu College
Rugby union career
Position Wing / Fullback Current team Drua Senior career Years Team Apps (Points) 2026– Drua Correct as of 8 November 2025 International career Years Team Apps (Points) 2023–2024 Fiji U20 8 (31) Correct as of 8 November 2025 National sevens team Years Team Comps 2025 Fiji 3 Correct as of 8 November 2025

Isikeli Basiyalo (born 13 June 2004) is a Fijian rugby union player, who plays for the Drua. His preferred position is wing or fullback. ^[1]

Early career

Basiyalo attended Cuvu College where he played rugby. ^[2] He plays his Skipper Cup rugby for Nadroga. ^[3] In 2023 and 2024 he represented Fiji U20. ^[4]

Professional career

Basiaylo has been a member of the Drua development side in 2025, ^[5] before being promoted to the full squad for the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season. ^[6] While a member of the Drua development squad, he made his debut for the Fiji Sevens side at the 2025 Hong Kong Sevens, before making a further two tournament appearances. ^[7]

References

1. "Isikeli Basiyalo". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 8 November 2025.
2. "Rising Drua star for Hong Kong 7s". The Fiji Sun. 20 March 2025. Retrieved 8 November 2025.
3. "Basiyalo learned the values of becoming a better rugby player when he joined the Fiji 7s". Fiji Village. 24 March 2025. Retrieved 8 November 2025.
4. "Argentina dominate Fiji at World Rugby U20 Championship". Americas Rugby News. 9 July 2024. Retrieved 8 November 2025.
5. "Drua development players Basiyalo and Nawai fighting for HK 7s spots". Fiji Village. 5 March 2025. Retrieved 8 November 2025.
6. "Fijian Drua unveil 2026 squad" (Press release). Fijian Drua. 6 November 2025. Retrieved 6 November 2025.
7. "Basiyalo makes Hong Kong cut, Maisamoa returns". FBC News. 19 March 2025. Retrieved 8 November 2025.

External links

• itsrugby.co.uk Profile