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Sireli Bobo named in starting lineup

Sireli Bobo named in starting lineup

By Akuila Cama
13/06/2014
Veteran Sireli Bobo

Veteran Sireli Bobo will run out at Churchill park this Saturday for the Vodafone Flying Fijians as the oldest player ever to don the national jumper.

The 38 years 135 days old has been named on the wing by coach John McKee.

Bobo made his debut in 2004 against Tonga in Nukualofa and he last played for Fiji last year against Tonga in the Pacific Nations Cup competition.

In the PNC against Tonga last year Bobo scored a try.

He has scored seven tries for Fiji in his 14 test matches so far.

Six players who were in the starting lineup against Tonga last year have been named in the run on side which include Nikola Matawalu, Nemani Nadolo, Sireli Bobo, Campese Ma’afu, Akapusi Qera and Apisalome Ratuniyarawa.

The Vodafone Flying Fijians will take on Tonga in the Pacific Nations Cup at Churchill park at 3pm Saturday and you can catch the live commentary on our sister station VITI FM.

Starting lineup: Campese Ma’afu, Tuapati Talemaitoga, Manasa Saulo, Apisalome Ratuniyarawa, Leone Nakarawa, Dominiko Waqaniburotu, Malakai Ravulo, Akapusi Qera , Nikola Matawalu, Jonatani Ralulu, Watisoni Votu, Nemani Nadolo, Adriu Delai, Sireli Bobo, Timoci Nagusa.

Reserves: Viliame Veikoso, Jerry Yanuyanutawa, Isei Colati, Apisai Naikatini, Nemani Nagusa, Nemia Kenatale, Waisea Nayacalevu, Metuisela Talebula.

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