RWC squad announced

10 members of the Flying Fijians side that reached the 2007 Rugby World Cup quarterfinals are in the 35 member squad that was announced today.

Hooker Sunia Koto, locks Wame Lewaravu and Ifereimi Rawaqa, the loose-forwards of Akapusi Qera, Netani Talei and Sisa Koyamaibole are retained in the forwards.

Nicky Little will become the first Fijian player to play in 4 RWC after been given the nod again as the first choice at flyhalf with Seremaia Bai, Gabby Lovobalavu and Wise Luveniyali the other players from the 2007 side.

Talei is the lone player that did not play in the PNC that forced his way into the squad.

In another interesting selection, Army lock Leone Nakarawa is also in the team with the coaching staff confident that the IRB will give him the green light to play in New Zealand.

Also in the team are 13 local based players in the likes of Seko Kalou, Napolioni Nalaga, Ravai Fatiaki, Iliesa Keresoni, Setefano Somoca, Viliame Veikoso, Rupeni Nasiga, Nemia Kenatale, Waisea Daveta, Adriu Delai, Benji Makutu, Wise Vatuvoka and Nakarawa.

Dropped from the squad are Graham Dewes and Seru Rabeni who played in the PNC.

Coach Samu Domoni Jnr said they have picked the team based on the consistency and performance of the players.