McKee hopes Naiyaravoro will be a man of his word

Vodafone Flying Fijians coach, John McKee is hoping that star Waratahs winger Taqele Naiyaravoro will be a man of his word after verbally agreeing to play for Fiji in the upcoming Rugby World Cup.

Last week, McKee stopped over in Sydney to speak to Naiyaravoro and discuss his availability for his country of birth.

The 23 year old is being been eyed by the Wallabies and Waratahs coach Michael Cheika with a possible test cap for Australia in the Rugby World Cup.

McKee says Fiji needs the best players and Naiyaravoro is undoubtedly the man of the moment after indicating to play for Fiji.

Naiyaravoro’s power and pace to score tries has seen him being tagged as the “New Jonah Lomu”.

McKee adds that Fiji may have the best back line in world rugby with quality players like of Napolioni Nalaga, Timoci Nagusa, Waisea Nayacalevu, Nemani Nadolo, Josh Matavesi, Sevens star Savenaca Rawaca, Nikola Matawalu, Albert Vulivuli, Jone Macilai, Metuisela Talebula, Watisoni Votu and Vereniki Goneva.

Naiyaravoro is expected to make his decision before the Pacific Nations Cup.

The Pacific Nations Cup will be held on July 18th with Fiji taking on Tonga at the ANZ Stadium.

The Rugby World Cup will be held from the 19th of September to the 1st of November.

Fiji will take on England in the opening match of the tournament.

EXTENDED SQUAD FOR 2015 PNC AND RWC

Forwards - Leeroy Atalifo, Isei Colati, Tevita Cavubati, Taniela Koroi, Sunia Koto, Sisa Koyamaibole, Isireli Ledua, Wame Lewaravu, Campese Ma’afu, Masi Matadigo, Apisai Naikatini, Leone Nakarawa, Nemani Nagusa, Akapusi Qera, Jone Qovu, Api Ratuniyarawa, Peni Ravai, Malakai Ravulo, Kirwan Sanday, Manasa Saulo, Nemia Soqeta, Netani Talei, Tuapati Talemaitoga, Viliame Veikoso, Dominiko Waqaniburotu, Jerry Yanuyanutawa, Peceli Yato.

Backs - Seremaia Bai, Sireli Bobo, Lepani Botia, Adriu Delai, Isoa Donaldson, Vereniki Goneva, Nemia Kenatale, Gabby Lovobalavu, Jone Macilai, Benidito Masilevu, Nikola Matawalu, Josh Matavesi, Kini Murimurivalu, Waisea Nayacalevu, Napolioni Nalaga, Nemani Nadolo, Jonetani Ralulu, Savenaca Rawaca, John Stewart, Metuisela Talebula, Asaeli Tikoirotuma, Eroni Vasiteri, Samisoni Viriviri, Serupepeli Vularika, Albert Vulivuli, Watisoni Votu.

Injured Players - Timoci Nagusa, Alipate Raitini, Henry Seniloli.