The 2024/2025 season of the French Pro D2 is about to start, and the number of international players keeps growing with the likes of Courtney Lawes, George North, Chris Farrell, and Curwin Bosch having joined it.
From the favourites for promotion to the Top 14, Agen, Brive or Provence, to the only promoted team, Stade Nicois, all clubs have managed to enrich their squad with at least one player who has had a taste of international rugby.
Nadolo, who quit test rugby last year, is back in the squad after a successful switch to Leicester proved he was still a defence busting force.
The politics surrounding the game in Fiji leave much to be desired but there is one very good reason why they would be a useful asset to the Six Nations.
Fiji pair Tuimaba and Botitu have secured deals in the Top 14, but they are hoping for a compromise to release them for Olympics 7s.
Of all the positions on a rugby field, inside centre is probably the most diverse. The role and shape of players in this position can differ dramatically from team to team and even within a squad.
Fiji were the dominant team for much of this match but set-piece, fitness and discipline ultimately let John McKee's side down in the final third of the game.
Fiji have named a strong side capable of asking some tough questions of Wales as the Six Nations champions eye up top spot in Pool D.
Fiji coach John McKee has named his team for the Pool D match against Georgia at Hanazono Rugby Stadium on Thursday.