Fijian Drua duo halfback Philip Baselala and flanker Motikai Murray are among 30 players including eight who are based overseas named to represent Fiji at the World Rugby U20 Championship in South Africa this month.
Murray has also been chosen to captain the side which includes Mosese McGoon and Sitiveni Tamani, Judah Saumaisue, Waisea Tudulu, Sakiusa Kama, Frank Ralogaivau and Isaiah Ravula and Epeli Waqaicece.
“The team has prepared really well and is looking forward to the championship. We have had players who were also part of the Fijian Warriors and their experience has really boosted the side,” coach Ifereimi Rawaqa said.
Fiji is grouped with Australia, England, and Ireland, a pool that Rawaqa says is critical that they adopt a cautious and strategic approach.
“We are focusing on our first game which is against Australia.”
The age-grade world rugby event is scheduled for Jun 24 – Jul 14.
Fiji Under-20 Squad to World Rugby Championship
Loosehead Prop
Mosese McGoon Crusaders U20
Sitiveni Tamani Perth
Breyton Legge HPU
Hookers
Kavaia Tagivetaua HPU
Josh Kina HPU
Joeli Nainoca HPU
Tighthead Props
Marika Toga Nadi U19
Emosi Natubailagi HPU
Lasaro Vuluma HPU
Locks
Mesake Vocevoce HPU
Nalani May HPU
Semi Tokitani HPU
Judah Saumaisue Melbourne
Flankers
Waisea Tudulu Canberra
Sakenasa Senivono HPU
Timoci Nakalevu HPU
Motikiai Murray Fijian Drua
Halfbacks
Philip Baselala Fijian Drua
Sakiusa Kama Hamilton
Netava Saukuru Fiji School Boys
Centers
Isaiah Ravula Hurricanes U20
Epeli Waqaicece Hurricanes U20
Frank Ralogaivau Brisbane
Tuitubou Maika HPU
Wing
Sireli Misiwini HPU
Bronson Lee HPU
Pateresio Finau HPU
Manieta Vonovono HPU
Fullbacks
Tupeni Waqalala Nadi U19
Basiyalo Sikeli HPU
Fixtures:
Sunday 25 June, 2.30am
Fijian Under-20 VS Australia
Friday 30 June 5am
Fijian Under-20 VS England
Tuesday 4 July 11.30am
Fijian Under-20 VS Ireland
