Four Fijians named in Wallabies squad

Four players with links to Fiji have been included in the Wallabies squad for the England test series.

They are Samu Kerevi, Tevita Kuridrani, Eto Nabuli and Taqele Naiyaravoro.

Wallabies coach, Michael Cheika says all four players have been impressive for their clubs this season.

Samu Kerevi and Eto Nabuli play for the Reds in Super Rugby while Tevita Kuridrani represents the Brumbies.

Taqele Naiyaravoro currently plays for the Glasgow Warriors in the English Premiership and will re‑join the Waratahs from July for the next two seasons.

This is also an impressive achievement for former Fiji Bati player, Eto Nabuli who has been included in the Wallabies squad in just his first Super Rugby season.

Henry Speight, Joe Tomane and also Matt Toomua have not been considered due to injury.

Another notable inclusion in the squad is former Wallabies captain James Horwill.

Horwill, who has been playing with Harlequins in the English Premiership was left out of the World Cup squad last year, but has impressed at his new club.

Will Genia, Matt Giteau, Adam Ashley‑Cooper and Drew Mitchell have all been rested or are unavailable through injury.

The Wallabies will face England on the 11th of June.

Wallabies squad for England Test series

Allan Alaalatoa, Rory Arnold, Sam Carter, Adam Coleman, Scott Fardy, Israel Folau, Bernard Foley, Nick Frisby, Liam Gill, James Hanson, Mike Harris, Dane Haylett‑Petty, Greg Holmes, Michael Hooper, Rob Horne, James Horwill, Leroy Houston, Karmichael Hunt, Sekope Kepu Samu Kerevi, Tevita Kuridrani, Christian Lealiifano, Ben McCalman, Sean McMahon Stephen Moore, Luke Morahan, Dean Mumm, Eto Nabuli, Taqele Naiyaravoro, Wycliff Palu, Nick Phipps, David Pocock, Tatafu Polota‑Nau, Joe Powell, Rob Simmons, Scott Sio, Will Skelton, James Slipper, Toby Smith