Fiji name their squad for June Internationals

Fiji name their squad for June Internationals

The Fiji Rugby Union has released the names of the players to represent Fiji in a five test series from June – July 2017.

Fiji will face Australia, Italy and Scotland and the 2019 Rugby World Cup Qualifying Test matches against Tonga and Samoa.

McKee says that he has named a large strong squad to ensure he has players available who have been playing top level rugby and are physically ready to play in the five test match campaign.

“I am very pleased to be able to name a strong squad for our Test Match series across June and July. This series of matches provides us with a challenging test series and will allow us to see where we are on the world stage. Each opposition will bring special challenges and I am sure with good preparation and hard work this group will come together as a very strong team to represent the country of Fiji with pride” McKee said.

McKee added that he expects all players named in the squad to come to camp fit and prepared to work hard every day.


“There will be strong competition within the squad to make selection for the Test Match teams and I expect the players to arrive in camp fit and prepared to work hard every day to make this a successful campaign for the Flying Fijians.”

28 players will travel to Melbourne for the Australia Test, while those that are involved in the France Top 14 and other European finals are expected to join camp in Fiji for the Italy and Scotland test matches.


The selected players for the extended squad are:
Campese Ma’afu, Peni Ravai, Joeli Veitayaki, Manasa Saulo, Leeroy Atalifo, Kalivati Tawake, Sunia Koto, Jale Sassen, Tuapati Talemaitoga, Leone Nakarawa, Tevita Cavubati, Api Ratuniyarawa, Sikeli Nabou, Naulia Dawai, Viliame Mata, Nemani Nagusa, Akapusi Qera, Mosese Voka, Dominiko Waqaniburotu, Peceli Yato, Nikola Matawalu, Serupepeli Vularika, Henry Seniloli, Ben Volavola, Levani Botia, Jale Vatubua, Eroni Vasiteri, Albert Vulivuli, Vereniki Goneva, Asaeli Tikoirotuma, Josua Tuisova, Nemani Nadolo, Patrick Osborne, Timoci Nagusa, Metuisela Talebula, Kini Murimurivalu

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