Rabitu in Fiji U20 squad for Junior Rugby World Cup in South Africa

Rabitu in Fiji U20 squad for Junior Rugby World Cup in South Africa

By Mikaele Liga
Monday 17/06/2024
Swire Shipping Fijian Drua fullback Sikeli Rabitu. [Image: Fijian Drua]

Swire Shipping Fijian Drua fullback Sikeli Rabitu has been named in the Sports World Fiji under-20 squad for the upcoming Junior Rugby World Cup that will kick off in South Africa next week.

Rabitu has also been named as the Vice Captain and will assist utility backrower Nalani May who will captain the side.

Coach Apisai Sailada says preparations for the tournament have been going well and they anticipate a good tournament.

He says they have so much depth in the team and he is confident the boys will deliver some good results.

Captain Nalani May says this year's training has been tough because of the competition between the players.

May says that having players such as Rabitu in the squad provides that strict weapon across the field if he dictates the game well.

The former Marist Brothers High School deputy head boy was in the squad last year and has made the squad again this year.

The Fiji under-20 squad for the JRWC are:

Forwards:

Anare Cagi, Breyton Legge, Elvoy Mcomber, Luke Nasau, Josh Uluibau, Mosese Ravula, Iowane Vakadrigi, Nalagi May, Malakai Masi, Nemani Kurucake, Iliesa Eranavula, Saimoni Koroiyadi, Ronald Prasad, Ebenezer Navula, Senivino Nalasi, and Josua Gonewa.

Backs:

Pauliasi Koroibau, Samuela Ledua, Aisea Nawai, Sikeli Rabitu, Bogi Kikau, Josefa Ubitau, Sivaniolo Lumelume, Akariva Nuisalele, Benji Naivalu,Waisake Salabiau, Harry Valevatu, Sikeli Basiyalo and Ponipate Tuberi.

Fiji is in Pool C alongside South Africa, Wales and Spain.

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