Eight players from the Swire Shipping Fiji Warriors who were part of the team that won the 2019 World Rugby Pacific Challenge have been named in the Vodafone Fiji Under‑20 team for their opening match against New Zealand at the Oceania Championship in Gold Coast, Australia later today.
The experienced run on side consists of skipper and hooker Tevita Ikanivere, props Livai Natave and Joseva Nasaroa, flanker Alivereti Loaloa, half back Simione Kuruvoli, fly half Caleb Muntz, centre Veresa Romototabua and full back Osea Waqa.
Coach, Kele Leawere says New Zealand will always be a tough team to beat but the they will give their 100 percent in the game.
Leawere adds that the players are in high spirit and have done a lot of hard work in training leading up to this tournament.
The Vodafone Fiji Under‑20 will take on New Zealand at 7pm tonight and you can watch the game on the livestream link www.rugby.com.au
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