Isikeli Basiyalo
| Born | 13 June 2004 Fiji | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Height | 179 cm (5 ft 10 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Cuvu College | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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
- ^ "Isikeli Basiyalo". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 8 November 2025.
- ^ "Rising Drua star for Hong Kong 7s". The Fiji Sun. 20 March 2025. Retrieved 8 November 2025.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Argentina dominate Fiji at World Rugby U20 Championship". Americas Rugby News. 9 July 2024. Retrieved 8 November 2025.
- ^ "Drua development players Basiyalo and Nawai fighting for HK 7s spots". Fiji Village. 5 March 2025. Retrieved 8 November 2025.
- ^ "Fijian Drua unveil 2026 squad" (Press release). Fijian Drua. 6 November 2025. Retrieved 6 November 2025.
- ^ "Basiyalo makes Hong Kong cut, Maisamoa returns". FBC News. 19 March 2025. Retrieved 8 November 2025.