Ranitu names strong Fiji Schoolboys squad for second match, Tabakaucoro rested

Vodafone Fiji Schoolboys under 18 coach Ratu Peniona Ranitu has named an exciting squad for their second match against the Australian Schoolboys side this afternoon.

Ranitu has also made an interesting call to rest star flyhalf Anare Tabakaucoro from the match day 23 squad.

Jone Buadromo, Waisake Vakacere and Raymond Navunikaba make up the front row, Sosiceni Waqa and Savenaca Nabati pair up at locks, Isoa Koroinawai and Samuela Tuidraki Jnr will be on the flanks and Ratu Epeli Roseruvakula will start at number 8.

Ame Sagata will form the halves pair with Isikeli Bari, Ilaitia Rakuro and Nathan Stephens will be on the wings, and Asaeli Gade will pair up with Maleli Nauvasi at the centre with Elima Ratuvolavola at fullback.

In the reserves, Rafaele Dagaga, Marika Koroi, Ratu Osea Dasalusalu, Ezekiel Hughes and Sireli Nete will cover the forwards while, Meli Waqairadovu, Josaia Ralulu and Charle Salikikoro will cover the backline.

The Fiji Schoolboys will take on the Australian Schoolboys at 3pm today at Lawaqa Park.