He was one of Fiji's stand-out players in the 2008 tournament and earned widespread praise for his performances from the stand-off position.
He has since changed codes back to league and was selected for the 2009 Pacific Cup in which Fiji finished 3rd.
He was named in the Fiji squad for the 2013 Rugby League World Cup.
[4] In May 2014, Noilea played for Fiji in the 2014 Pacific Rugby League International.
Later on in October, Noilea played in Fiji's clash with Lebanon in the inaugural Hayne/Mannah Cup.