McKee names powerful 27‑member traveling squad for opening match of World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup against Japan

Fiji Airways Flying Fijians coach John McKee has named a powerful 27‑member traveling squad for the opening match of the World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup against Japan.

McKee is taking players like Dominiko Waqaniburotu, Ben Volavola, Flilpo Nakosi, Alivereti Veitokani, Frank Lomani, Semi Kunatani, Leone Nakarawa, Viliame Mata and Levani Botia.

McKee says the last two matches against the Maori All Blacks were quite positive for the team.

Fiji will play Japan at 5.50pm this Saturday in Japan.

Forwards:

1.         Lee‑Roy Atalifo

2.         Campese Ma’afu

3.         Eroni Mawi

4.         Peni Ravai

5.         Manasa Saulo

6.         Kalivati Tawake

7.         Mesulame Dolokoto

8.         Ratu Vere Vugakoto

9.         Sam Matavesi

10.       Leone Nakarawa

11.       Apisalome Ratuniyarawa

12.       Albert Tuisue

13.       Semi Kunatani

14.       Viliame Mata

15.       Dominiko Waqaniburotu

16.       Peceli Yato

Backs:

17.       Frank Lomani

18.       Henry Seniloli

19.       Alivereti Veitokani

20.       Ben Volavola

21.       Levani Botia

22.       Waisea Nayacalevu

23.       Jale Vatubua

24.       Filipo Nakosi

25.       Patrick Osbourne

26.       Josh Matavesi

27.       Kini Murimurivalu