Fiji Rugby’s Under-20 coaching staff have narrowed down their squad from a pool of 600 hopefuls to name two teams for the East versus West clash in three weeks’ time.
The match schedule for Wednesday 23 March in Suva also serves as the final trial to select a team to play in the Oceania U20 tournament in Australia in July.
“There is an abundance of talent out there and it was not an easy task to pick the best players who will go through a final trial next week,” High-Performance Unit National Team Manager Bill Gadolo said thanking players who were part of the trials in phases one and two.
The following players are to report to the Fiji Rugby High-Performance Gym next Monday 7 March at 8am. Attendance for training is compulsory.
East Team
Loose Head Prop
Semi Qica, Ponipate Nailiva, Waisea Mataniwai, Jone Biu Waqalevu
Hooker
Patemo Nuku, Ratu Kaiava Tagivetaua, Ratu Iliesa Raketekete
Tight Head Prop
Bill Nairau, Asivorosi Tora, Paula Radrodro
Locks
Saula Qiolevu, Semi Tokitani, Jesse David Stolz, Matai Radovu, Samuela Soqovata
Blindside Flankers
Manasa Bainimarama, Motikai Murray, Epeli Tabaka
Openside Flankers
Naibuka Matadigo, Ifereimi Belau, Jone Bulewa
Number 8
Mosese Qionimacawa, Malakai Nawai, Savenaca Rabaka
Half Backs
Jonathan Sovasova, Philip Baselala, Savanaca Kamanalagi
First Fives
Mitchel Simpson, Sikeli Rabitu, Jone Rarabalavu
Left Wings
Joshua Cannan, Tomasi Seru, Elia Kaumaitotoya
Inside Centers
Ropate Rinakama, Inosi Tuivabea, Jalesi Seruvatu
Outside Centers
Waisea Tuisese, Sakenasa Naikawakawavesi, Sepo Namoce
Right Wings
Filimoni Nalawa, Jotame Nateba
Fullback
Kevueli Sauvakacolo, Tevita Boseiwaqa, Peni Dobui
West Team
Loose Head Prop
Marika Toga, Marika Soqeta, Atunaisa Sokobale
Hooker
Viliame Satala, Apisalome T, Anthony Vulisalusalu
Tight Head Prop
Orisi Navavavau, Allen Osbourne, Elroy Macomber, Lasaro Tora
Locks
Savenaca Domoni, Atu Kurumudu, Apisalome Tagimailagi, Peni Nayago
Blindside Flankers
Isoa Tuwai, Rupeni Nakiyago, Maleli Naqitu
Openside Flankers
Freddy Ralulu
Number 8
Mesake Ravonu, Turuva Tuidraki
Half Backs
Jacob Etonia, Jolame Ralaveta, Epeli Qio
First Five
Naibuka Ladiniwasa, Jethrow Fasala, Ilaitia Nabewa
Left Wings
Jonasa Tuitavua, Sairusi Vunisa
Inside Centers
Manieta Novonovo, Peceli Tuisese, Joseva Tamata
Outside Centers
Erami Baca, Tevita Bukaniyava
Right Wings
Josua Seeto, Jeremaia Driu, Semiti Kaisau
Fullbacks
Vatili Turuva, Sairusi Tanidrala, Akuila Tuinasau
