Vodafone Flying Fijians Coach, John McKee has named forty players as part of his wider training squad for build up to the New Zealand Maori test match and the Pacific Nations Cup.
Outstanding Crusaders wing, Nemani Nadolo has been named in the squad alongside eight players who were part of the Fiji Warriors team in the Uruguay tour.
They are Leeroy Atalifo, Peni Ravai, Joeli Veitayaki, Jale Sassen, Save Tabakanalagi, Johnny Dyer, Serupepeli Vularika and John Stewart.
Other prominent players in the squad are Vereniki Goneva, Savenaca Rawaca, Watisoni Votu, Asaeli Tikoirotuma, Josh Matavesi, Lepani Botia, Gabby Lovobalavu, Metuisela Talebula, Akapusi Qera, Nikola Matawalu, Masi Matadigo, Nemia Kenatale, Tuapati Talemaitoga, Apisai Naikatini and Leone Nakarawa.
Waratahs players Taqele Nayaravoro and Ben Volavola have not been considered in the squad because of the super rugby finals.
Seremaia Bai has not been considered due to visa issues while Timoci Nagusa is still injured.
Napolioni Nalaga, Waisea Nayacalevu and Netani Talei all have issues with their clubs.
McKee will be selecting his final training squad for the NZ Maori test and the Pacific Nations Cup after this camp which will be held from the 1st to the 4th of next month in Suva.
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FLYING FIJIANS REG 9 CAMP July 1 - 4 Suva. |
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PROPS |
Club |
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1 |
Leeroy Atalifo |
Fiji Warriors |
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2 |
Isei Colati |
Nevers, France |
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3 |
Taniela Koroi |
Wellington, NZ |
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4 |
Campese Ma’afu |
Pays d’Aix, FR |
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5 |
Peni Ravai |
Fiji Warriors |
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6 |
Manasa Saulo |
Timisoara Saracens, Romania |
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7 |
Joeli Veitayaki |
Fiji Warriors |
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HOOKERS |
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8 |
Sunia Koto |
Narbonne, FR |
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9 |
Jale Sassen |
Fiji Warriors |
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10 |
Tuapati Talemaitoga |
Pays d’Aix, FR |
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11 |
Villiame Veikoso |
Doncaster, England |
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LOCKS |
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12 |
Tevita Cavubati |
Ospreys, Wales |
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13 |
Apisai Naikatini |
Agen, FR |
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14 |
Leone Nakarawa |
Glasgow, Scotland |
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15 |
Api Ratuniyarawa |
Agen, FR |
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16 |
Save Tabakanalagi |
Fiji Warriors |
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BACKROW |
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17 |
Johnny Dyer |
Fiji Warriors |
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18 |
Masi Matadigo |
Lyon, FR |
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19 |
Akapusi Qera |
Montpellier, FR |
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20 |
Malakai Ravulo |
CSA Steaua Bucurest; Romania |
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21 |
Nemia Soqeta |
Barrittz, FR |
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22 |
Dominiko Waqaniburotu |
Brive, FR |
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HALFBACKS |
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23 |
Nemia Kenatale |
CSA Steaua Bucharest; Romania |
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24 |
Nikola Matawalu |
Bath, ENG |
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25 |
Henry Seniloli |
Treviso, IT |
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26 |
Serupepeli Vularika |
Fiji Warriors |
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INSIDE BACKS |
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27 |
Lepani Botia |
La Rochelle, FR |
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28 |
Gabby Lovobalavu |
Bayonne, FR |
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29 |
Josh Matevesi |
Ospreys, Wales |
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30 |
Jonetani Ralulu |
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OUTSIDE BACKS |
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31 |
Adriu Delai |
Mont de Marsan, FR |
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32 |
Vereniki Goneva |
Leicester, ENG |
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33 |
Benidito Masilevu |
Brive, FR |
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34 |
Kini Murimurivalu |
La Rochelle, FR |
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35 |
Nemani Nadolo |
Crusaders, NZ |
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36 |
Savenaca Rawaca |
Fiji 7s |
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37 |
John Stewart |
Fiji Warriors |
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38 |
Metuisela Talebula |
Begles-Bordeaux, FR |
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39 |
Asaeli Tikoirotuma |
London Irish, ENG |
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40 |
Watisoni Votu |
Pau, France |
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Not considered for this camp |
Reason |
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Seremia Bai |
UK Visa |
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Timoci Nagusa |
Injured |
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Taqele Naiyaravoro |
Super Rugby finals |
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Napolioni Nalaga |
Top 14 Final |
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Waisea Nayacalevu |
Top 14 Final |
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Netani Talei |
UK Visa |
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Ben Volavola |
Super Rugby finals |
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Peceli Yato |
Top 14 Final |
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