Flying Fijians Players Dominate Islanders Squad

Flying Fijian 15's rugby players dominate the 28 member Pacific Islanders rugby squad announced by coach Ilivasi Tabua for the Europe tour in November.

A total of 12 Fijian players are in the team with 8 players each from Tonga and Samoa.

Tabua has named Sunia Koto, Ifereimi Rawaqa, Kele Leawere, Semisi Naevo and Sisa Koyamaibole in the forwards while Mosese Rauluni, Kameli Ratuvou, Seremaia Bai, Vilimoni Delasau, Sireli Naqelevuki, Seru Rabeni and Sireli Bobo are in the back-line.

Another Fijian born player Sailosi Tagicakibau who plays for Samoa is in the Pacific Islanders team.

The Islanders team will play against England on November 8th, France on the 15th and their last game will be against Italy on the 22nd.

Tabua will be assisted by Samoan coach Peter Fatialofa and Tongan coach Quddus Fielea.