PROVENCE winger and former Fiji 7s speedster Setareki Bituniyata will have the chance to wear the coveted white Flying Fijians jumper after being in head coach Jake White’s squad for the Nations Championship.
The squad list was released by the Fiji Rugby Union this afternoon.
The Toge, Nadroga player is part of a 34-member squad which features those who played against Japan last Saturday in Tokyo and Europe-based players who joined camp this week.
The Flying Fijians have been in Lyon, France this week for a regulation nine camp which is a mandatory release of players by their professional clubs to national teams for designated windows of play, under Regulation 9 of the World Rugby framework.
Meanwhile, this is the second leg of the Nations Championship in its inaugural season after its first leg began in July this year.
Fiji faces France at 8.10am on Sunday, November 8, Ireland at 8.10am on Sunday, November 15 and Italy on Sunday, November 22 at 4.40am.
Forwards: Eroni Mawi, Peni Ravai, Luke Tagi, Inoke Ravuiwasa, Tevita Ikanivere, Zuriel Togiatama, Peniami Narisia, Vilikesa Nairau, Marika Parker, Isoa Nasilasila, Setareki Turagacoke, Mesake Vocevoce, Pita-Gus Sowakula, Lekima Tagitagivalu, Nathan Hughes, Kitione Salawa, Peceli Yato, Joseva Tamani and Elia Canakaivata.
Backs: Frank Lomani, Simione Kuruvoli, Terio Tamani, Caleb Muntz, Vilimoni Botitu, Ben Volavola, Setareki Bituniyata, Vinaya Habosi, Josua Tuisova, Sireli Maqala, Iosefo Masi, Isikeli Rabitu, Jiuta Wainiqolo, Selestino Ravutaumada, Salesi Rayasi and Ponipate Loganimasi.
