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16 Drua players included in Flying Fijians squad for Pacific Nations Cup

16 Drua players included in Flying Fijians squad for Pacific Nations Cup

By Shanil Singh
06/06/2022

16 players from the Fijian Drua have been included in the Flying Fijians squad for next month’s Pacific Nations Cup.

Former All Black Seta Tamanivalu will is also set to make his debut for Fiji.

This includes star winger Vinaya Habosi, Ilaisa Droasese, Kalaveti Ravouvou, Apisalome Vota, Teti Tela, Frank Lomani, Simione Kuruvoli, Peni Matawalu, Rusiate Nasove, Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta, Isoa Nasilasila, Manasa Saulo, Mesulame Dolokoto, Tevita Ikanivere and Haereti Hetet.

The backline also features Josua Tuisova, Ben Volavola, Vilimoni Botitu, Waisea Nayacalevu, Jiuta Wainiqolo, Manasa Mataele and Setareki Tuicuvu.

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Eroni Mawi, Sam Matavesi, Luke Tagi, Mesake Doge, Tevita Ratuva, Temo Mayanavanua, Ratu Leone Rotuisolia, Apisalome Ratuniyarawa, Albert Tuisue, Mesulame Kunavula and captain Levani Botia complete the forward pack.

The Flying Fijians will take on Tonga in their first match on 2nd July at 3.30pm at the ANZ Stadium.

They will then face Australia A on July 9th at Churchill Park at 3.30pm.

In their final pool match, the Flying Fijians take on Samoa on July 16 at 3.3opm at Churchill Park.

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