The final 50 member Flying Fijians Rugby World Cup squad was announced by Fiji Rugby Union Chairman Mosese Tikoitoga yesterday and two players with military connections were included in the squad.

Manasa Saulo and Leone Nakarawa has been named in the 50 member team despite the travel ban on military players from the NZ government.

10 new players were also named in the squad with four local players Kelemedi Bola, Rupeni Nasiga and the two army officers Leone Nakarawa and Manasa Saulo.

The other new players called into the 50 man squad are Asaeli Boko, Iliesa Keresoni, Josefa Domolailai, Kameli Ratuvou, Michael Tagicakibau and Timoci Matanavou.

Overseas players named in the squad were Akapusi Qera, Campese Ma’afu, Deacon Manu, Graham Dewes, Ifereimi Rawaqa, Naipolioni Nalaga, Nicky Little, Sireli Naqelevuki, Timoci Nagusa and Seru Rabeni to name a few.


Story by: Filipe Naikaso