Fijian giant Ratuva is on his way to join the Scarlets

By STEFFAN THOMAS
THE Scarlets are set to sign Fiji World Cup lock Tevita Ratuva from Bordeaux- Begles.
Ratuva is a member of the Fijian squad in Japan and has been compared to Leone Nakarawa in his homeland.
The 24-year-old made his Test debut in the recent Pacific Nations Cup against Canada and has so far won four caps for his country.
At 6ft 6ins and over 17 stone Ratuva will be the heaviest member of the Scarlets squad and will bring a significant physical presence.
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