Fiji U20 Extended Squad named for 2017 World Rugby Under 20 Trophy

Fiji U20 Extended Squad named for 2017 World Rugby Under 20 Trophy

By Rusiate Baleilevuka
27/07/2017

The Fiji Rugby Union has released the names of the Vodafone Fiji U20 Extended Squad to prepare for the 2017 World Rugby Under 20 Trophy to be held in Uruguay.

The tournament will feature 8 teams in two pools and will be held from 29 August until 10 September with the host Uruguay and the Junior World Cup relegation country Japan qualifying automatically.

The remaining six countries will include Hong Kong, Namibia, Chile, Canada, Portugal and Fiji.

The Vodafone Fiji U20 is in Pool B and will be up against hosts Uruguay, Hong Kong and Portugal.

 

The squad includes:

Prop - Isaac Cavu, Emmanuel Naciva, Apakuki Naivanawalu, Luke Tagi, Livai Natave.

Hooker – Tuvere Veremalua, Viliami Baravi, Samisoni Navutu, Savirio Raiqisa.

Lock – Peni Masirewa, Aca Jnr Ratuva, Emosi Draiva, Tevita Baleiwai, Temo Mayanavanua, Josaia Cama.

Flanker/No. 8 – Saimoni Uluinakauvadra, Raikabula Momoedonu, Lekima Vereyali, Peniame Narisia, Apisalome Bogidrau.

Half Back – Peni Matawalu, Peniasi Ratu, Sefanaia Sevuya.

First 5/8 – Fabiano Navabale, Filimoni Botitu.

Centre – Filimoni Savou, Christa Powell, Lorosio Rokobuli, Viliame Rokobuli, Veramu Dikidikilati.

Fullback/Wing – Jamie Kotz, Tira Wilagi, Josateki Degei, Poniani Batiniu, Joseva Ratavo.

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