Edinburgh based Netani Talei will captain the Flying Fijians to the Pacific Nations Cup.

In addition to Talei and New Zealand based Nemia Kenatale a total of five overseas based players have been named in the 24 member squad to face Japan.

The full 24 member squad is: 

1. Kelemedi Bola, 2. Alosio Butonidualevu, 3. Graham Dewes, 4. Vereniki Goneva, 5. Aisake Katonibau, 6. Kelevi Ketedromo, 7. Simeli Koniferedi, 8. Benedito Koroi, 9. Setareki Koroilagilagi, 10. Nikola Matawalu, 11. Apisai Naikatini, 12. Waisea Daveta, 13.Leone Nakarawa, 14. Seremaia Naureure, 15. Nemia Kenatale, 16. Iliesa Ratuva, 17. Mala Ravulo, 18. Setefano Somoca, 19. Netani Talei (Captain), 20. Viliame Veikoso, 21. Samu Bola, 22. Watisoni Votu, 23. Waisea Nayacalevu, 24. Jerry Yanuyanutawa

Following the Japan test Kameli Ratuvou, Niko Ratumaitavuki, Josefa Domolailai and Tuapati Talemaitoga will join the squad in Japan in preparation for Fiji=s second PNC match against Samoa on June 10th. 

The Flying Fijians will play Japan next Tuesday at 10.10pm in its first match of the Pacific Nations Cup.

Story by: Dhanjay Deo