Stormers wing, Sireli Naqelevuki has been named to attend the fitness test for the Fiji 15's rugby team for the IRB Pacific Nations Cup competition.
Naqelevuki may miss tomorrow's fitness test because yesterday he played for the Stormers in their final Super 14 match and is expected to arrive later this week.
Other top overseas based players from last year's World Cup squad named to attend the fitnest test in the forwards are Graham Dewes, Kele Leawere, Akapusi Qera, Jone Railomo, Aca Ratuva, Ifereimi Rawaqa, Netani Talei and Deryck Thomas.
In the backs Maleli Kunavore, Norman Ligairi, Kameli Ratuvou, Mosese Rauluni and Michael Tagicakibau are amongst the overseas players named.
Meanwhile FRU's High Performance Unit manager, Peter Murphy said other top players such as Filimoni Delasau, Sireli Bobo, Jone Daunivucu, Seremaia Bai and Nicky Little were not considered because of their club commitments.
The FRU yesterday announced 56 players to attend the fitness test tomorrow at the National Stadium at 9am and then the Fiji 15's squad to the IRB Pacific Nations Cup will be named.
Naqelevuki Named To Attend Fitness Test
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