THE all-conquering Nadroga Stallions are hoping to field Flying Fijians breakdown specialist Peceli Yato in a couple of Skipper Cup matches this season.
Clermont, France based Yato has been included in a powerful 87-member squad announced by NRU.
“They normally have their break in June and return to France in July. He may be able to play one-two games,” NRU president Tiko Matawalu said.
Yato, 23 has played six international Tests for the Flying Fijians.
Vodafone national sevens stars Savenaca Rawaca, Jasa Veremalua, Viliame Mata and Apisai Domolailai were named in the squad as well but Amenoni Nasilasila and Alivereti Veitokani were not included.
Matawalu said Nasilasila and Veitokani, who are in New Zealand for the Wellington Sevens, were part of the Stallions squad.
“Any of our players in the national teams are also part of our squad. We just missed them out because of typing error.”
He said national duty was the priority of Nadroga’s sevens players Veremalua, Rawaca, Mata, Domolailai, Nasilasila and Veitokani.
“This all depends on (coach) Ben Ryan if he would release them but we respect national call.”
Nadroga has been winning the Skipper Cup (Digicel Cup before) since 2011. The westerners have not surrendered the coveted Farebrother-Sullivan Trophy since 2013.
The champion Stallions are sponsored by Tappoo, Sigatoka Electric, Hyperchem Sigatoka, Queensland Laptop and Services Ltd, Coastline Transport, Maui Bay, Outrigger, Shangri La Fijian Resort, Gecko Trucking Ltd, and Coastal Rental.
The following players are to attend a fitness test at Lawaqa Park high performance unit gym from 9am.
Squad: Kitione Vatunitu, Apisai Moimoi, Samu Cava, Alivereti Bure, Mesulame Kunavula, Savenaca Rawaca, Laisiasa Bosoka, Sakeasi Dravo, Aporosa Tabulawaki, Iliesa Takelo, Peni Tuiteci, Sanaila Nahuto, Naelesoni Navuase, Apisai Domolailai, Tuiba Batiratu, Joeli Lutumailagi, Iliesa Ratuva, Epeli Qativi, Bose Dakuliga, Eremasi Radrodro, Samuela Cava, Mitieli Nacagilevu, Emosi Vucago, Aminiasi Natoga, Kitone Nasavuilagi, Aciri Makavu, Tagi Vonolagi, Semi Dugueva, Seru Kunalagi, Josese Kurokavu, Kitione Vosailagi, Simeli Koniferedi, Lekima Draki, Rupeni Nasiga, Ulaiasi Lawavou, Apisalome Waqatabu, Napolioni Nalaga, Peceli Yato, Uwa Twalo, Alivereti Raka, Aisea Natoga, Seva Naitoni, Eroni Vasiteri, Venasio Kunabuli, Ifereimi Tovilevu, Jonetani Ralulu, Jiuta Lutumailagi, Nemani Raiwalui, Rupeni Rabici, Sakiusa Lotawa, Sakiusa Gavidi, Jasa Veremalua, Napolioni Vitau, Timoci Sauvoli, Viliame Mata, Jone Navori, Netani Tabua, Iosefo Tania, Luke Tirimaidoka, Nemani Nagusa, Manoa Tamaya, Josefa Nahalo, Kalivati Volavola, Sailosi Dawai, Samisoni Navatu, Aminiasi Natuiyaga, Peni Naulago, Sekonaia Kalou, Tomasi Lotawa, Necani Uluivuda, Ron Popellier, Iliesa Habosi, Leveni Tokamatu, Penijamini Makutu, Setefano Samoca, Peni Ravai, Luke Salaba, Apete Salawaqavuka, Seremaia Naureure, Sailosi Rabonaqica, Ratunaisa Navuma, Iliesa Leca, Etonia Nabahiki, Samu Yalayala, Atu Kulavere, Amenoni Nasilasila and Alivereti Veitokani.
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