The Northland rugby team’s return to the 2021 Skipper Cup competition will again be spearheaded by one of Fiji’s favourite son, Isake Katonibau.
With the help of assistant coach Jo Tukana, the duo who led Northland to its return to major union competition, would be handed the reins once again.
“Katonibau remains as head coach,” confirmed Jo Tukana.
“We have been trusted to lead the team again, but the hard work is done by the players and that is why we will begin our preparations now.”
The Northland off-season window begins next week with players requested to bring proper training gear and lunch for the first session.
Tukana said Suva-based players were expected to begin the session next Tuesday, January 5 at 9am at the RFMF Training Group grounds in Nasinu while Northland (Tailevu)-based players were to contact team manager Banuve Dretiverata on 9469331.
Squad: Saverio Raiqisa (Police Service Respnse Unit), Anare Veiqaravi (PSRU), Inoke Ravuiwasa (PSRU), Mesake Kainacovu (Force Training Group), Jeremaia Nakavulevu (Duavata) Viliame Ralise (FTG), Alivereti Vereivalu (PSRU), Suli Tuvuki (Waimaro), John Soro (Tai), Akuila (Waidalice), Naivota (FTG), Atu Turagaiviu (PSRU), Suli – prop (Waimaro), Mikaele Dreu (Waimaro), Vilikesa Bola (Waidalice), Jeremaia Rogoyawa (FTG), Marika Cabenalevu (Duavata), Seru (Wailevu), Norani (FTG), Alosio (PSRU), Osaia (Naitakali), Sakiasi Kaitoga (FTG), Marika (PSRU), Uraia Merukula (PSRU), Emori Logavatu (FTG), Samu Vunivalu (Waidalice), Peniasi Wakawaka (PSRU), Sikeli Vadewabuka (Waidalice), Isei Lewaqai (PSRU), Samu Saqiwa (Waidalice), Loka (Uluiyasa), Isimeli Naivaludua (FTG), Kuliniasi (Naibulini), Isaia Naqicatabua (Duavata), Paula Rokotuiloma (Waidalice), Osea Turagarua (Waidalice), Eroni Leone (PSRU), Kunatani (PSRU), Epeli Basituka (PSRU), Baseisei (FTG), Malakai Namalo (PSRU), Apisai Domolailai (FTG), Jovilisi (PSRU), Sevuti (Wailevu), Inia No.8 (Uluiyasa), Josaia Nacika (PSRU), Raileqe (Tai), Remesio Raikivi (PSRU), Shawn Mucunabitu (FTG), Pita Wilson (FTG), Simione Ratabacaca (PSRU), Peniasi (Waidalice), Temesa (Waimaro), Niko (Waidalice), Emosi Mulevoro (FTG), Kaminieli Bogitini (PSRU), Jope Dreu (Waimaro), Isoa Manu (Namena), Mosese Sigarara (FTG), Meli Ravai (PSRU), Josua Yavala (Waidalice), Inia (Waimaro), Walu (Waimaro), Vito Wairakia (Waimaro), Marika Kubu (PSRU), Vilive Daivalu (PSRU), Uraia Torau (Uluiyasa), Eliki (Waidalice), Salele (PSRU), Waisea (PSRU), Menausi Radruguwale (Dawasamu), Sakiasi Turaga (Waimaro), Jese Tubunaruarua (FTG), Kulinio (Natakali), Vilitati (Duavata), Ravuama (Tai), Watana (Dawasamu), Saint George Talei (PSRU), Fullback (Uluiyasa), Lasaro (Namena), Timoci Laliqavoka (Namena), Sesoni (Matacaucau), Semi Naisevu (Waidalice), Pio Qionimacawa (Under 19), Vesikula (U19).
