Flying Fijians Coach Inoke Male has announced his 29 member squad for the upcoming Pacific Nations Cup.
Robusting open-side flanker Akapusi Qera has been handed the captaincy role with five debutants Aporosa Kenatale, Savenaca Tabakanalagi, Jolame Bera, Leone Tabuarua and Sam Matavesi all making their big break at international level.
Male has also named World Cup 7s Squad members Watisoni Votu and Nikola Matawalu saying that this players will only play their opening two matches before they will be released to join the Digicel Fiji 7s team for the World Cup in Moscow.
Fiji will take on Japan in their first match next Saturday at Prince Charles Park in Lautoka.
The full team is as follows:
Akapusi Qera, Adriu Delai, Iliesa Ratuva, Jolame bera, Setefano Somoca, Leone Taburua, Tupati Talemaitoga, Watisoni Votu, Apisalome Ratuniyarawa, Malakai Ravulo, Manasa Saulo, Savenaca Tabakanalagi, Netani Talei, Viliame Veikoso, Jerry Yanuyanutawa, Sam Matavei, Iliesa Salusalu, Setareki Koroilagilagi, Jiuta Lutumailagi, Nikola Matawalu, Rupeni Nasiga, Aisea Natoga, Aporosa Kenatale, Nemia Kenatale, Wame Lewaravu, Campese Ma’afu, Api Naikatini, Nemani Nadolo, Simeli Koniferedi.
Story By: Aliki Bia
