Seta Tamanivalu made his test debut against Wales in 2016.
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Players can switch their international allegiance by participating in Olympic sevens qualifying events, provided they have a passport for a second country and have completed a stand down period of at least three three years.
Tamanivalu moved to New Zealand as a teenager to attend Saint Kentigern College, before going on to represent the Chiefs and Crusaders in Super Rugby.
Tamanivalu played three tests for the All Blacks in 2016 but said he would love the chance to represent his Fijian heritage. I think I still have a lot to offer for the Fiji team as well if I m (selected). I m still young, I m only 29, and I think I can still play test rugby, he said.
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