Fiji team named to take on Tonga in Oceania Rugby U20s Trophy

The Vodafone Fiji Under 20 rugby team has named a strong line-up to take on Tonga in the 2017 Oceania Rugby U20s Trophy at Churchill Park, Lautoka this afternoon.

Hooker Ratu Veremalua Vugakoto will captain the national Under 20 side while inside center Filimoni Botitu will be his vice-captain.

The two props are Emmanuel Naciva and Suva prop Luke Tagi.

Masi Ganita and Raikabula Momoedonu are the two locks, Serupepeli Uru and Ratu Meli Derenalagi will start at number six and seven respectively while Apisalome Bogidrau will start at number eight.

Peni Matawalu will combine with Tuidraki Samu-samuvodre in the halves, Poniani Batiniu will be on the left wing while Timoci Tavatavanawai will start at right wing.

The center combination will include Botitu and Veramu Dikidikilati while Josateki Degei will start at fullback.

The Vodafone Fiji Under 20 will take on Tonga at 5 this afternoon at Churchill Park in Lautoka.

Their second match will be held at 5pm Saturday at Churchill Park. The winner will go through to the 2018 World Rugby U20 Trophy and the 2018 Oceania Rugby U20s Championship. 

FIJI:

1. Emmanuel Naciva, 2. Ratu Veremalua Vugakoto (C), 3. Luke Tagi, 4. Masi Ganita, 5. Raikabula Momoedonu, 6. Serupepeli Uru, 7. Ratu Meli Derenalagi, 8. Apisalome Bogidrau, 9. Peni Matawalu, 10. Tuidraki Samusamuvodre, 11. Poniani Batiniu, 12. Filimoni Botitu (VC) 13. Veramu Dikidikilati, 14. Timoci Tavatavanawai, 15. Josateki Degei, 16. Viliame Baravi, 17. Savirio Vuata, 18. Apakuki Naivanawalu, 19. Temo Mayanavanua (Viliame Fereti Tivou), 20. Lekima Nasemila, 21. Simione Kuruvoli, 22. Ponijese Lokuta, 23. Fabiano Navabale.

TONGA:

1. Lisiate Alekisanita Sole, 2. Senio Latu Samisoni, 3. Feao Teutau, 4. Justin Afui Mataele, 5. Tevita Ngalumaa Oto, 6. Ifalemi Sailosi Vea (C), 7. Toni Ofa Taufa, 8. Siu I Halakakala Kakala, 9. Alipate Valentin Tuipulotu ‑ VC, 10. Nautu’a Netane Masima, 11.  Taniela Loti, 12. Paula Mosaati Folau, 13. Tevita Kavafonoatu Tai, 14. Litani Pakalani, 15. Uatau He Kakala Penitani, 16. Penisoni Fineanganofo, 17. Tevita Fakasiia Soafa, 18. Poletaki Atuekaho, 19. Kaho Tupou, 20. Pita ‘Ofa Halaifonua, 21. Mataitini Feke, 22.  Inoke Fakavale Tonga, 23.Peni Feluteni He Ofa Vea.