National 7s rep, Nasoni Roko will lead the Samurai International Rugby team in next week's Uprising International 7s Tournament.
According to the Team's website, Roko will Captain the Samurai International team. Nasoni first played for Samurai in 2002/03 when he was invited to come to the UK as a youngster together with several other Fijian players to help with their development.
David Batiratu and Asaeli Naiteqe, who have both previously played for the Fiji National team, have also been selected to represent Samurai Club.
The Samurai team is coached by Sailosi Naiteqe (Snr) the current Waimanu Rugby Club head coach who also coached the Naitasiri 15s team to the championship in 2002 and 2005.
The full squad Selection will be finalised after the Suva 7s on 15th January.
Story by: Paradise Tabucala
Source: www.samurai rugby.com
Roko to lead Samurai International Rugby team
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