Joseva Tamani

Joseva Tamani, born on 2 April 1997, is a Fijian back-row forward listed as a flanker for the Fijian Drua. At 29, Tamani has the experience of multiple Super Rugby Pacific campaigns since the Drua's entry into the competition in 2022 and is part of the senior end of the franchise's pack. His game is built around the qualities Fijian rugby is known for in the back row — physical carries, athletic mobility and aggressive work over the ball — and his role within the squad is to bring that template to the loose forwards. Tamani has been a recognisable figure in Drua matchday squads as the franchise has worked to establish itself in Super Rugby, contributing minutes across the regular season while operating within a wider back-row group. His career has been shaped by the rapid professionalisation of Fijian rugby in recent years, with the Drua project providing structured Super Rugby exposure to a generation of forwards who would previously have had to leave the islands for top-level club rugby.