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Sefanaia Naivalu named in Wallabies squad

Sefanaia Naivalu named in Wallabies squad
Rebels wing Sefanaia Naivalu

The Wallabies have named Sefanaia Naivalu in their squad for the final two rounds of matches in the Rugby Championship.

The Fiji‑born wing was selected for the 30‑man squad just days after becoming eligible to play for the Wallabies.

His three years as a resident of Australia now qualifies him to play for the Wallabies.

Naivalu is joined by Tevita Kuridrani, Henry Speight and Samu Kerevi in the squad.

The 24-year-old has re‑signed with the Rebels through to 2019.

He made his Super Rugby debut in 2015 and won The Rugby Union Players' Association Rising Star award.

The Wallabies will play the Springboks at 3.05am next Sunday and the All Blacks play Argentina at 10.10am.

Wallabies Squad:

Allan Alaalatoa (Brumbies), Rory Arnold (Brumbies), Adam Coleman (Force), Quade Cooper (Reds), Kane Douglas (Reds), Scott Fardy (Brumbies), Israel Folau (Waratahs), Bernard Foley (Waratahs), Nick Frisby (Reds), Will Genia (Stade Francais), James Hanson (Rebels), Dane Haylett‑Petty (Force), Reece Hodge (Rebels), Michael Hooper (Waratahs), Sekope Kepu (Waratahs), Samu Kerevi (Reds), Tevita Kuridrani (Brumbies), Tolu Latu (Waratahs), Sean McMahon (Rebels), Stephen Moore (Brumbies), Luke Morahan (Force), Dean Mumm (Waratahs), Sefanaia Naivalu (Rebels), Nick Phipps (Waratahs), Tom Robertson (Waratahs), Rob Simmons (Reds), Scott Sio (Brumbies), James Slipper (Reds), Henry Speight (Brumbies), Lopeti Timani (Rebels)

Source: ARU

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