NEW and familiar names have appeared in the FIJI Water Flying Fijians extended squad for its Test against Japan next month and the Northern Tour.
They include Setareki Bituniyata, Peniami Narasia, Vilikesa Nairau, Watisoni Waqanisaravi, Josefa Namosimalua, Etonia Rokotuisawa, Kavekini Boselawa, Semi Lagivala and Setariki Tuicuvu.
The depth and range they will bring in from their respective clubs and teams where they ply their trade adds a new dynamic to the competition for coveted spots in the national side for its last assignments of the year.
Meanwhile, a majority of players from the first leg of the Nations Championship in July and the Pacific Nations Cup earlier this month have also been named in the extended squad as well.
Forwards: Albert Tuisue, Atunaisa Sokobale, Elia Canakaivata, Eroni Mawi, Etonia Waqa, Inoke Ravuiwasa, Isoa Nasilasila, Isoa Tuwai, Josefa Namosimalua, Joseva Tamani, Kavaia Tagivetaua, Kitione Salawa, Lekima Tagitagivalu, Levani Botia, Livai Natave, Luke Tagi, Mesake Doge, Meli Tuni, Mesake Vocevoce, Motikiai Murray, Nathan Hughes, Peceli Yato, Penaia Cakobau, Peni Ravai, Peniami Narasia, Pita-Gus Sowakula, Ratu Leone Rotuisolia, Sam Matavesi, Samuela Tawake, Setariki Turagacoke, Tevita Ikanivere, Tevita Ratuva, Tim Hoyt, Vilikesa Nairau, Vilive Miramira, Watisoni Waqanisaravi, Zuriel Togiatama.
Backs: Ben Volavola, Caleb Muntz, Etonia Rokotuisawa, Frank Lomani, Iosefo Masi Baleiwairiki, Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula, Isikeli Rabitu, Issac Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens, Jiuta Wainiqolo, Joji Nasova, Kavekini Boselawa, Kemu Valetini, Maleli Nauvasi, Ponipate Loganimasi, Salesi Rayasi, Sam Wye, Selestino Ravutaumada, Semi Lagivala, Seta Tamanivalu, Setareki Bituniyata, Setariki Tuicuvu, Simione Kuruvoli, Sireli Maqala, Terio Tamani, Tuidraki Samusamuvodre, Vinaya Habosi, Virimi Vakatawa.
