Four Fijian players have been included in the RugbyPass Top 100 Players list for 2024. Josua Tuisova, Semi Radradra, Levani Botia, and Jiuta Wainiqolo have all earned spots on the prestigious list, which highlights the best talent in rugby. All four players are currently playing in France’s Top 14 league.
Tuisova achieved a remarkable ranking at 45, making him the highest-placed Fijian on the list. Radradra closely follows in 48th position, while Botia is ranked 70th and Wainiqolo sits at 90th.
Among other notable rankings, Wallabies number eight Rob Valetini is placed at 52.
The top spot on the list is held by French rugby star Antoine Dupont, widely regarded as the best player in the world at the moment. He is followed by South African winger Cheslin Kolbe, who was instrumental in the Springboks’ 2023 Rugby World Cup victory. Two more Springboks, Pieter-Steph du Toit and Eben Etzebeth, are ranked third and fourth, respectively, while New Zealand’s Ardie Savea completes the top five.
South Africa leads the representation with 18 players in the Top 100, followed by New Zealand with 17. Ireland contributes 14 players, and France has 11. Other countries represented include England with eight, and Argentina and Australia with seven players each. Scotland also features seven players, while Fiji and Italy each have four representatives. Wales has three players included, while Georgia has one.