[citation needed] Lumelume made his international debut for Fiji in their 56–14 victory vs Lebanon in the 2019 Pacific Test.

[2][3] Following his test match performance, he was granted an immediate release from the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks to take up a mid season transfer to the Melbourne Storm.

Lumelume instead featured for the clubs NSW Cup team and played in their grand final loss to Penrith.

[5] On 10 January, it was announced that Lumelume had signed a train and trial contract with Canterbury's arch-rivals Parramatta ahead of the 2023 NRL season.

[6] He made his club debut for Parramatta in round 1 of the 2023 NRL season against his former side Melbourne.