Raiwalui names Fiji Water Flying Fijians extended squad
Fiji Water Flying Fijians Head Coach Simon Raiwalui has finalized his 39-member extended squad which marches into camp next Saturday.
Out of the 45 players named in the wider group a fortnight ago, Raiwalui has reduced the squad to 39 after all club commitments were finished.
Raiwalui said “We had to wait until all club commitments were finished before finalizing the squad. There were a few injury concerns and this has been reflected in the selection of the squad.
“Prop Haereiti Hetet and utility forward Joseva Tamani are still recovering for injury and will be managed from outside the group by our medical staff. All members not named in the initial training group will remain part of the wider group and be provided training programs, they will remain in contention for selection should there be any injuries.”
Fiji Water Flying Fijians 39-member wider squad:
Loosehead Prop
Peni Ravai
Eroni Mawi
Meli Tuni*
Hooker
Samuela Matavesi
Tevita Ikanivere
Zuriel Togiatama*
Tighthead Prop
Mesake Doge
Luke Tagi
Samu Tawake
Second Row
Isoa Nasilasila
Apisalome Ratuniyarawa
Temo Mayanavanua
Utility Forwards
Albert Tuisue
Peceli Yato
Lekima Tagitagivalu*
Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta
Backrow
Levani Botia
Viliame Mata
Meli Derenalagi*
Vilive Miramira*
Kitione Kamikamica
Halfback
Frank Lomani
Simione Kuruvoli
Peni Matawalu
Fly-half
Teti Tela
Caleb Muntz*
Ben Volavola
Inside Centre
Josua Tuisova
Kalaveti Ravouvou
Outside Center
Waisea Nayacalevu
Iosefo Masi*
Seta Tamanivalu
Wingers
Vinaya Habosi
Jiuta Wainiqolo
Selestino Ravutaumada*
Ilaisa Drosese
Utility
Semi Radradra
Sireli Maqala
Vilimoni Botitu
Key: * Uncapped Players
July Test Series Fixtures:
Saturday 22nd July, Churchill Park, Lautoka:
3pm: Fiji Water Flying Fijians VS Tonga
Saturday 29th July, Apia Park, Apia:
12pm: Samoa VS Fiji Water Flying Fijians
Saturday 5th August, Prince Chichibu Memorial Stadium, Tokyo
10.15pm: Japan VS Fiji Water Flying Fijians
Pre-World Cup Warm Up Matches:
Sunday 20th August, Stade de la Beaujoire, France:
7:05am: France VS Fiji Water Flying Fijians
Sunday 27th August, Twickenham Stadium, England
2:15am: England VS Fiji Water Flying Fijians