PLAYERS from champion side Nadroga dominate the training squad named for the 2015 Pacific Rugby Cup (PRC).
Out of the total of 61 players selected, 19 hail from Nadroga while there are 16 from Suva.
The players from the Southern Division will undergo a fitness test at the High Performance Unit (HPU) in Suva on Friday while the test for the Western players is scheduled for Saturday at the HPU gymnasium in Sigatoka. Both sessions start at 10am.
The Fiji Warriors missed out on a spot in the final of the PRC this year despite being tied with the Queensland Reds A at the top in their group.
Though the Fiji Warriors had a better points differential than Queensland Reds A, the head to head scores were used to determine the standings.
Reds A after edging the Warriors 22-19 topped the group and went through to the final, eventually losing to the Argentina PAMPAS 36-21.
Next year’s PRC will be held in the country from March 10-23. The venues are yet to be decided.
The following players have been selected in the 2015 PRC training squad.
Forwards: Joeli Veitayaki (Suva), Nemani Camainakelo (Nadroga), Alivereti Cawanibuka, (Nadroga), Peni Ravai (Nadroga); Tight Head Props: Leeroy Atalifo (Suva), Samu Newa (Suva), Mesake Doge (Naitasiri), Setefano Samoca (Nadroga), Waisea Daveta (Suva); Hookers: Ratu Seru Cakobau (Nadroga), Sireli Ledua (Northland), Jerry Tokamalua (Suva), Samu Suguturaga (Suva), Jale Sassen (Tailevu); Locks: Alipate Mataivelia (Suva), Sailosi Rabonaqica (Nadroga), Kevueli Bulivorovoro (Suva), Jeke Baidrau (Naitasiri); Tight Lock: Savenaca Tabakanalagi (Suva), Mataiasi Ucutabua (Vatukoula), Jone Delana (Suva); Blind side Flankers: Timoci Sauvoli (Nadroga), Joseva Matasau (Tailevu), Apakuki Vuaviri (Namosi), Isei Ravulo (Tailevu), Josh Seru (Northland); Open side Flankers: Aminiasi Nava (Nadi), Apisai Moimoi (Nadroga), Mosese Voka (Suva), Senitiki Cakau (Nadi); No 8s: Jiuta Takubu (Nadi), Aca Simoli (Nadi), Uraia Vecenadavui (Northland), Jo Dyer (Vatukoula), Jolame Bera (Suva); Scrum Halfss: Samu Laqai (Nadroga), Sakiusa Gavidi (Nadroga), Serupepeli Vularika (Suva), Emori Waqa (Tailevu); First 5/8s: Meli Kurisaru (Nadroga), Kini Douglas (Naitasiri), Alivereti Veitokani (Vatukoula); Second 5/8: Eroni Vasiteri (Nadroga), Poasa Waqaibau (Tailevu), Iliesa Salusalu (Namosi), Sitiveni Kunaga (Suva), Vilikesa Qio (Naitasiri); Centre: Samu Cava (Nadroga), Jone Turuva (Nadi), John Stewart (Suva), Ratunaisa Narukutabua (Nadroga); Wings: Aporosa Tabulawaki (Nadroga), Iliesa Ratu (Nadroga), Maikeli Mocetadra (Suva), Ratu Ilisoni Tavaiqia (Naitasiri), Nacani Wakaya (Suva); Fullbacks: Mitieli Nacagilevu (Nadroga), Ratunaisa Vatuinanuku (Nadroga), Isoa Donaldson (Nadroga), Tikillaci Vuibau (Northland), Esava Delai (Naitasiri).
