Fiji Rugby Union coaching director Ilivasi Tabua has named a strong 55 squad member to prepare for the Pacific Nation Cup which will kick-off on the 13th of next month.

Tabua has included 38 overseas based reps in the squad with top players like Sunia Koto, Akapusi Qera, Apolosi Satala, Ifereimi Rawaqa, Jone Daunivucu, Napolioni Nalaga, Filimoni Delasau, Seru Rabeni, Seremaia Bai and Rupeni Caucau in the running for the final 30 member squad.

Overseas players who will be out to impress the selectors for the first time are former Suva Grammar U-19 winger Saimoni Vaka, Sakiusa Masi, Sean Morell and Christoper Maka.

Former Fiji Bati Alipate Tani and Waisale Suka are also named in the squad.

National 15's rugby captain Mosese Rauluni, Nicky Little and Kameli Ratuvou have been ruled out because of injuries.

The PNC will kick-off for the Flying Fijian against Tonga in Nukualofa on the 13th of next month.