FRU names Flying Fijians team for Europe Tour

FRU names Flying Fijians team for Europe Tour

By Dhanjay Deo
14/10/2016

The Fiji Rugby Union has released the names of a strong Vodafone Flying Fijians team for the 2016 Europe Tour in November.

The team consists of both local and overseas based players and sees the inclusion of Olympic Gold Medalists, Josua Tuisova, Leone Nakarawa and Vatemo Ravouvou. 

Also included in the side are players that missed out on selection for the 2016 Pacific Nations Cup due to their rugby commitments but are now available for the November tour.

Vodafone Flying Fijians Coach John McKee says that they are pleased with the selection for a very challenging Test Series.

He says this Test series will be a challenging one and will provide the Vodafone Flying Fijians an opportunity for Fiji to build on their RWC performances against the No.2 team in the world, England, and against Japan who performed so well in the RWC. 

The Vodafone Flying Fijians will play the Barbarians on November 12th, England on the 19th and Japan on the 26th.

The Vodafone Flying Fijians selected are:

Campese Ma’afu, Peni Ravai, Joeli Veitayaki, Tuapati Talemaitoga, Jale Sassen, Sunia Koto, Manasa Saulo, Leeroy Atalifo, Mesake Doge, Leone Nakarawa, Api Ratuniyarawa, Nemia Soqeta, Dominiko Waqaniburotu, Naulia Dawai, Mosese Voka, Akapusi Qera, Eremasi Radrodro, Nikola Matawalu, Serupepeli Vularika, Nemia Kenatale, Ben Volavola, Vatemo Ravouvou, Albert Vulivuli, Waisea Nayacalevu, Vereniki Goneva, Asaeli Tikoirotuma, Nemani Nadolo, Josua Tuisova, Kini Murimurivalu.

Players on Standby: Savenaca Tabakanalagi, Malakai Ravulo, Henry Seniloli, Seremaia Burotu, Benito Masilevu, Metuisela Talebula, Peceli Yato.

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