Simon Koroiyadi’s sacrifices are slowly paying dividends as the 19-year-old has been named in the Sports World Fiji Rugby under-20 side to the Junior World Championship beginning at the end of this month.
Koroiyadi, son of former Fiji U18 captain and one-Test Flying Fijians player Maku Koroiyadi, left England last month to attend trials in Fiji.
He is one of the eight overseas-based players selected by head coach Apisai Sailada.
Fiji is in Pool A with England, Argentina, and South Africa. The tournament will begin on June 30.
- Â Squad: Loosehead props: Mataiasi Tuisireli, Anare Cagi. Hookers: Moses Ravula, Joshua Uluibau, Iowane Vakadrigi. Tighthead props: Elroy Mcomber, Luke Nasau, Breyton Legge. Locks: Nalani May (C), Iliesa Erenavula, Malakai Masi, Simon Koroiyadi. Flankers: Ebenezer Navula, Nemani Kurucake, Sakenasa Senivono, Josua Gonewai. Number 8s: Paula Sharma. Scrum-halves: Samuela Ledua, Pauliasi Koroibiau, Aisea Nawai. Flyhalves: Sikeli Rabitu, Bogi Kikau, Ponipate Tuberi. Wings: Avakuki Niusalele, Waisake Salabiau. Centres: Josefa Ubitau, Harry Valevatu, Sivaniolo Lumelume. Fullbacks: Sikeli Basiyalo, Benjamin Naivalu.
