9 sevens players part of the Drua for Super Rugby Pacific

Nine players who have been part of the men’s National 7s team are in the Fijian Drua squad that will compete in next year’s Super Rugby Pacific.

They are Olympic gold medalists Kalione Nasoko, Napolioni Bolaca, Ratu Meli Derenalagi and Kitione Taliga while Kitione Salawa, Rusiate Nasove, Vinaya Habosi and Onisi Ratave have been part of the extended training squad.

Nemani Nagusa is a former Fiji 7s player.

With the 2022 HSBC 7s Series beginning next month, Fijian fans can expect some new players in the Men’s 7s team.

27 players have been named so far and the remaining players will be revealed this week.

All players will be given a 2-year contract.

Super Rugby Pacific kicks off on February 18th next year.

Fijian Drua squad

Kitione Salawa, Manasa Saulo, Samuela Tawake, Sorovakatikini Tuifagalele, Josefa Tamani, Kaliopasi Uluilakepa, Apisalome Vota, Kitione Taliga, Isoa Nasilasila, Rusiate Nasove, Ratu Leone Rotuisolia, Kalione Nasoko, Jone Koroiduadua, Ratu Peni Matawalu, Chris Minimbi, Raikabula Momoedonu, Kalaveti Ravouvou, Ratu Meli Derenalagi, Serupepeli Vularika, Meli Tuni, Vinaya Habosi, Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta, Napolioni Bolaca, Tevita Ikanivere, Onisi Ratave, Nemani Nagusa and Simione Kuruvoli