THE Vodafone Fijiana XV squad for the upcoming Rugby World Cup high-performance camp has been named, with most players coming from top-level competitions such as Super W and Aupiki.
Fiji Rugby confirmed this in a statement announcing the team selected to begin preparations for the tournament in England later this year.
Head coach Ioan Cunningham said the camp is the first step in preparing for the World Cup.
“This camp is a critical first step in building the roadmap for our campaign,” Cunningham said.
He added that while there is a lot of potential and skill in the group, they are aware of the hard work needed to match the top teams in the world.
The squad features experienced internationals along with new faces, including several players from the Fijian Drua, Chiefs Manawa and New Zealand club rugby.
Players like Rusila Nagasau, Bitila Tawake and Asinate Serevi are among the familiar names in the squad, while young talents such as Repeka Mata and Kolora Lomani have also earned their call-ups.
A few key players were unavailable for selection, including Vitilina Naikore, Keleni Marawa, Iris Verebalavu, Adi Vani Buleki, Ana Naimasi and Jiowana Sauto.
The team includes Salanieta Nabuli, Anasimeci Korovata, Lavenia Nauga Grey, Isabella Koi, Tiana Robanakadavu, Vika Matarugu, Merevesi Ofakimalino, Mereoni Nakesa, Alfreda Fisher, Jade Coates, Nunia, Daunimoala, Carletta Yee, Sulita Waisega, Ema Adivitaloga, Salaseini Railumu, Karalaini Naisewa, Setaita Railumu, Evivi Senikarivi, Salanieta Kinita, Merewalesi Rokouono, Merewai Cumu, Vani Arei, Josivini Naihamu, Alowesi Nakoci, Marewairita Naivoha, Ateleite Buna, Adi Repeka Tove, Louisa Tisolo, Timaima Ravisa and Litiana Vueti.
