Plenty of ammunition named in Fijian Latui squad
A talented blend of youth and experience has been named in the 33 man Fijian Latui squad to contest the inaugural Global Rapid Rugby competition commencing on March 14 in Suva.
Following two months of pre-season training Head Coach Senirusi Seruvakula said the quality of talent to select from provided strong competition for positions in the final squad.
“Following the DTE block and a couple of trial scrimmages, we have and a couple of trial scrimmages, we have managed to chop the squad to a formidable number”.
“The decision to select the best was tough which shows the competition we have within the group” he said.
With of plenty of international experience within the ranks including Fiji Airways Flying Fijians Joeli Veitayaki, Eremasi Radrodro, Serupepeli Vularika and up and comers Tevita Ikanivere and Jiuta Wainiqolo, the Latui is set to thrill fans the world over once they run onto field.
“The elite players have played at a highly competitive level and will guide the younger players during our campaign” Seruvakula said.
Two further names are yet to be announced, with the final spots expected to be filled in the coming days.
In addition to the main squad of 33, 16 players will be retained as training partners for the campaign, to further develop the depth of talent and compensate during the World Rugby Pacific Challenge, when a number of players will take the field for the Swire Shipping Fijian Warriors.
The Fijian Latui moves into camp on Wednesday in preparation of their season opener against China Lions on the 14th of March as part of Pacific Challenge at ANZ Stadium in Suva.
Fijian Latui squad for 2020 GRR season ** 3 players to be announced.
Forwards:
Joeli Veitayaki – Naitasiri
Timoci Sauvoli – Nadroga
Livai Natave – Suva
Penijamini Makutu – Suva
Mateo Qolisese – Suva
Jone Koroi – Nadroga
Ratunaisa Navuma – Nadroga
Tevita Ikanivere – Suva
Manoa Mocelutu – Namosi
Epeli Radaniva – Lautoka
Chris Minimbi – Naitasiri
Soro Tuifagalele – Suva
Sailasa Kerekere – Nadroga
Eremasi Radrodro – Nadroga
Filimoni Seru – Suva
Elia Canakaivata – Suva
Raikabula Momodonu – Nadi
Backs:
Simione Kuruvoli – Suva
Aminiasi Natoga – Namosi
Leone Nawai – Suva
Caleb Muntz – Fijian Drua
Serupepeli Vularika – Namosi
Cyril Reece – Namosi
Apisalome Vota – Suva
John Stewart – Suva
Jiuta Wainiqolo – Suva
Nacanieli Narekuva – Nadroga
Epeli Momo – Namosi
Meli Nakarawa – Namosi
Jone Manu – Suva
Osea Waqa – Nadi
Training Partners:
Immanuel Naciva – Naitasiri
Apisai Vatubuli – Fijian Drua
Joseva Nasaroa – Suva
Necani Nawaqadau – Naitasiri
Eparama Luvata – Namosi
Kini Douglas – Naitasiri
Lepani Raiyala – Namosi
Lolohea Loco – Melbourne Rising
Josateki Deigei – Namosi
Joseva Kurucuva – Nadroga
DTE Squad
Enele Malele – Suva
Sakiusa Nakalevu – Nadroga
Tuidraki Samusamuvodre – Naitasiri
Levani – Kurumudu – Suva
All players are requested to contact Fijian Latui Team Manager Peceli Derederenelagi with any queries.