Rawaca, Viriviri named in Flying Fijians extended squad

Rawaca, Viriviri named in Flying Fijians extended squad

By Semi Turaga
Tuesday 26/05/2015
Savenaca Rawaca (right) and Samisoni Viriviri

In form Vodafone Fiji 7s players Savenaca Rawaca, Samisoni Viriviri and former wing Benidito Masilevu have been named in the Flying Fijians extended Squad for the 2015 Pacific Nations Cup and the Rugby World Cup in September.

Vodafone Flying Fijians coach John McKee named his extended training squad yesterday.

He says the players have been closely monitored and tracked as consideration for selection into the 2015 Pacific Nations Cup and the Rugby World Cup.

According to McKee, injured players will be given every opportunity to prove their fitness if they return to contact training by early August.

McKee has also mentioned that there are a few more players that will be added to the list.

It has also been revealed Crusaders assistant coach Tabai Matson, will assist Fiji during the World Cup.

Fiji‑born Matson, represented the All Blacks in 1995 to 1996.

He was able to play two matches for Fiji at the 1999 World Cup before World Rugby changed the eligibility rules.

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.

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