Only 7 local based players are in the 30 man squad for the Flying Fijian 15's rugby team that has been announced at Lawaqa this afternoon.

Surprisingly the champion provincial rugby side, Nadroga only have prop Setefano Somoca and half-back Seveci Taka in the Fiji team.

The other local players are Nadi hooker, Vili Veikoso, Naitasiri prop Vesi Rarawa and open-side flanker Jimilai Nakaidawa with Lautoka fullback Dan Rawaqa and Tailevu half-back Nemia Kenatale.

Overseas based players like Deacon Manu, Graham Dewes, Campese Ma'afu, Wame Lewaravu, Akapusi Qera and Sisa Koyamaibole are in the squad.

Also getting a recall into the national team are Ifereimi Rawaqa, Norman Ligairi and Semisi Naevo.

Fiji will play against France, Wales and Italy in Europe tour next month.


Story by: Dreu Vukailagi