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Seruvakula names experienced squad to face NZ Wahine Maori

Seruvakula names experienced squad to face NZ Wahine Maori

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Rooster Chicken Fijiana 15s Head Coach Senirusi Seruvakula has named an exciting 23-member squad that will play New Zealand Wahine Maori at 6pm Friday at the HFC Bank Stadium.

Joma Rabuti, Mereoni Vonosere and Bitila Tawake make up the front row.

Asinate Serevi and Sulita Waisega will partner at locks, Karalaini Naisewa and Ema Adivitaloga will start at flankers, while Sereima Leweniqila will be at number 8.

Former Fijiana 7s halfback Ana Maria Roqica returns to her favoured number nine jersey and will share the halves position with Merewalesi Rokouono.

Speedster Vitalina Naikore will be on the left wing while Ilisapeci Delaiwau who made her debut in the Oceania Championship is at right-wing.

Vani Arei and Talei Wilson will control the play from midfield while Roela Radiniyavuni will be at fullback.

Rooster Chicken Fijiana 15s Team V New Zealand Wahine Maori

1. Joma Rabuti 2. Bitila Tawake 3. Mereoni Vonosere 4. Asinate Serevi 5. Sulita Waisega 6. Karalaini Naisewa 7. Ema Adivitaloga 8. Sereima Leweniqila 9. Ana Maria Roqica 10. Merewalesi Rokouono 11. Vitalina Naikore 12. Vani Arei 13. Talei Wilson 14. Ilisapeci Delaiwau 15. Roela Radiniyavuni Reserves 16. Jiowana Sauto 17. Iris Verebalavu 18. Bulou Vasuturaga 19. Merevesi Ofakimalino 20. Akosita Ravato 21. Fulori Nabura 22. Timaima Ravisa 23. Kolora Lomani

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