THE Suva Rugby Union has started its six-week training to prepare for the 2018 Skipper Cup competition.
The side has begun its block training of max strength and conditioning together with skills enhancement.
Coach Saiasi Fuli, who is also the assistant Fiji Airways 7s coach, will be directing the coaching for both the seniors and colts division while Jope Tuikabe and Sakaraia Labalaba will guide the seniors and Anare Masi and Peceli Sovaki will look after the under-20 team.
Fuli’s role is to make sure all Suva coaches have accredited level 2 and 3 coaching qualifications.
Suva won the provincial 10s last fortnight.
Suva and Naitasiri were the outstanding teams in the competition.
Suva squad for 2018:
Props – Apisai Vatubuli (Raiwaqa), Kalivate Tawake (Army), Kolisese Mateo (Navy), Apete Joko (Raiwaqa), Semi Keli (Navy), Manasa Tuidraki (Army), Julian Ravuiwasa (Police), Luke Tagi (Lomaiviti), Immanuel (Covenant), Vesi Rarawa (Navy), Samuela New (Police)
Halfbacks – Seru Cavuilati (Navy), Aporosa Kenatale (Navy), Peniasi Ratu (QVSOB), Peni Matawalu (Lomaiviti), Komaisavai (Army)
Hookers – Mesulame Dolokoto (QVSOB), Isireli Ledua (Army), Tevita Seru (Nabua), Maciu Tukana (Raiwaqa), Alivereti Naivolaca (Navy)
Fly-halves – Meli Kurisaru (Police) Enele Malele (Breakthrough), Jone Manu (Covenant), Reuben Tokona (QVSOB), Mosese Tikoduadua (Navy)
Locks – Peni Naulago (Navy), Jone Delana (Police), Viliame Malorua (Police), Koroitakali Daveta, (Army) Apisai Tauyavuca (QVSOB), Raitini (Navy), Tevita Naqali (Covenant),
Centres – Sitiveni Kunaga (Navy), Taniela Naqali (Army), John Stewart (Army), Setareki Raoma (QVSOB), Eroni Sau (Police), Waisale Urabuta (Navy), Josefata Molimoce (Stallion), Epeli Ratabacaca (Marist)
No 8 – Jitoko Usumaki (Navy), Inoke Tuisese (Police), James Brown (USP), Paula Dranisinukula (Army), Elia Canakaivata (Stallions)
Wings – Jonathan Petueli (QVSOB), Rusiate Tiqa (Army), Paula Tuvou (Navy), Levani Kurimudu (Army), Waisale Koroinacuqu (Army), Sakeo Railoa (Police)
Flankers – Peni Raidre (Army), Saimoni Uluimakauvadra (Breakthrough), Isake Katonibau (Army), Suliasi Volivoli (Breakthrough), Jone Tanoa (Police), Samu Bola (Police), Uraia Veikoso (QVSOB)
Fullbacks – Inia Tawalo (Army), Joseva Vurewa (QVSOB), Basudra (Army), Keponi Paul (Police), Aloesi Naduva (Army), Netani Vakayalia (Nabua)
