Saqanavere named as Vodafone Fiji Under-18s Coach
Fiji Rugby Union has today confirmed the appointment of Master Masi Saqanavere as the Head Coach of the Vodafone National Under 18 School Boys Team.
Saqanavere is a World Rugby Level 3 accredited Coach and joins the High Performance Unit of Fiji Rugby with a vast experience in coaching.
Fiji Rugby Chief Executive John O’Connor confirmed the appointment after the interview process was held last week. There were two other capable applicants who are invloved in Coaching at Provincial level but Master Saqanavere stood out and we also considered that he was a School Teacher.
O’Connor said “We are looking forward to Master Saqanavere joining our panel of coaches and assisting in the development of rugby.”
Master Saqanavere’s first test will be coaching the National Under 18 School Boys Team which will be touring New Zealand at the next of month end.”
Saqanavere is no stranger to Fiji Rugby. He was the manager of the Vodafone Fijian Under-20s to World Junior Championship in Argentina earlier this year.
He has also coached the National Under-16 School Boys Team last year in their tour to Australia and guided the Ratu Kadavulevu Schools Under-15 team to victory in the Vodafone Deans last weekend.
The Vodafone National Under-18 School Boys Team will tour New Zealand to plays New Zealand Maori, New Zealand Barbarians, New Zealand Schools Boys, and Australian Boys from the 26th of September to the 4th of October this year.
Vodafone Fiji-Under 18s Extended Squad
- John Mullaer Ratu Kadavulevu School
- Marika Nawadua Lelean Memorial School
- Alipate Toko Natabua High School
- Semi Qica Ratu Kadavulevu School
- Seremaia Komailevuka Marist Brother High School
- Easi Tawake Lelean Memorial School
- Draunidalo Ratu Kadavulevu School
- Noa Baivatu Latter Day Saints
- Aisake Raqacia Queen Victoria School
- Jacoro Waqanivalu Marist Brothers High School
- Asivorosi Tora Ratu Kadavulevu School
- Lorima Nodrakuro Latter Day Saints
- Kiti Salawa Ratu Navula College
- Aporosa Dainiteri Nasinu Secondary School
- Inia Yavala Ratu Kadavulevu School
- Maximus Lestro Lelean Memorial School
- Ilikimi Torosi Ratu Kadavulevu School
- Talatala Tokaibai Marist Brothers High School
- Semi Savubula Queen Victoria School
- Mosese Qionimacawa Ratu Kadavulevu School
- Isimeli Nayacakalou Lelean Memorial School
- Onisimo Yabaki Queen Victoria School
- Josateki Tuituba Cuvu College
- Mesake Tove Cuvu College
- Jovilisi Taraka Ratu Kadavulevu School
- Kelepi Mataitonga Cuvu College
- Jack Volavola Cuvu College
- Rupeni Geka Lelean Memorial School
- Evironi Korobiau Ratu Kadavulevu School
- Kelemedi Tubutubu Latter Day Saints
- Maikeli Virimi Ratu Kadavulevu School
- Aisea Natoga Swami Vivekanandan
- Michael Ofati Lelean Memorial School
- Lino Koroibuto Lelean Memorial School
- Senirusi Rauqe Marist Brothers High School
- Sevuloni Lutu Cuvu College
- Ilaitia Nabati Ratu Navula College
- Nemani Mudreilagi Natabua High School
- Vuate Karawalevu Marist Brothers High School
- Rusiate Kaibau Queen Victoria School
Vodafone Fiji-Under 18s Matches in New Zealand
22nd August – Rotorua
Vodafone Fiji-Under 18s VS New Zealand Maori
26th August – Hamilton
Vodafone Fiji-Under 18s VS Australian School Boys
30th August – Hamilton
Vodafone Fiji-Under 18s VS New Zealand School Boys
4th September – Hamilton
Vodafone Fiji-Under 18s VS New Zealand Barbarians
The Fiji Rugby Union is also expected to name the National School Boys Under 14, 15, 16 and 17 later this week for training camps next week