A 47-member squad has been named in the Swire Shipping Fijian Warriors team to play for the World Rugby Pacific Challenge in March at the ANZ Stadium in Suva.
The squad which consists mostly of under-20 players who are coming up the ranks to play for the national team will be coached by Kele Leawere.
The World Rugby Pacific Challenge will be played as a round-robin between the Swire Shipping Fijian Warriors, Junior Japan, Samoa A and Tonga A.
Swire Shipping Fijian Warriors extended squad
Loosehead prop: Emosi Tuqiri, Temesi Murivalu, Emanuel Naciva, Meli Tuni
Hookers: Lino Vasuinadi, Manoa Mocelutu, Jone Naqiri
Tighthead prop: Joseva Nasaroa, Apakuki Naivanawalu, Ilaitia Sela
Locks: Chris Minimbi, Joeli Matalaweru, Isoa Nasilasila, Jeniro Whakeham
Flankers: Anasa Lecavi, Seeto Yabaki, Talatala Tokaibai, Jese Moraviu, Vilive Miramira, Apisai Senileba
No 8: Eparama Sailo, Tiri Shaw, Josateki Tuituba
Half back: Kelepi Mataitoga, Josh Vuta
First Five: Simi Kuruvoli, Jack Volavola
Second Five: Filimoni Savou, Taniela Soqonawasaloa, Michael Ofati
Center: Viliame Qalovi, Alipate Waidilo, Sevuloni Lutu
Wings: Epeli Momo, Kaminieli Rasaku, Taitusi Lilisinu, Anare Waqasaqa, Marika Vularewa, Jiuta Wainiqolo, Veramu Dikidikilati, Nacanieli Narekuva, Jonetani Vasurakauta
Fullback: Vuate Karawalevu, Rusi Kaibau
Fixtures:
Round 1:
March 6 – ANZ Stadium, Suva: 2.30pm Junior Japan V Tonga A, 5pm Fiji Warriors V Samoa A
Round 2:
March 10 – ANZ Stadium, Suva: 2.30pm Samoa A V Junior Japan, 5pm Fiji Warriors V Tonga A
Round 3:
March 14 – ANZ Stadium, Suva: 1pm Tonga A V Samoa A, 3.30pm Fiji Warriors V Junior Japan
