After a tug of war with Fiji over Naiyaravoro , last weeks hattrick against Japan was'nt enough to earn the big Fijian a place in the Wallabies....begs the question, were Naiyaravoro and Kerevi named in the Wallabies squad just so they wouldn't be playing against Australia in their pool?
...sounds to me like Cheika has just been stringing these players along all this time...
Well bad news for Australia -the Fijians have announced a very strong team capable of kicking their butts regardless...especially if QC and Genia are in the Aussie lineup...
You'd have to know nothing about rugby not to be excited by this team that will face Australia, Wales , England and Uruguay in the pool of death...
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The Flying Fijians Head Coach John McKee announced the Flying Fijians Team to RWC2015 at 7.30pm in Suva this evening.
PROPS
1. Lee Roy Atalifo
2. Isei Colati
3. Campese Ma’afu
4. Peni Ravai
5. Manasa Saulo
HOOKERS
6. Sunia Koto (Vice Captain)
7. Tuapati Talemaitoga
8. Viliame Veikoso
LOCKS
9. Tevita Cavubati
10. Leone Nakarawa
11. Api Ratuniyarawa
12. Nemia Soqeta
BACKROW
13. Sakiusa Masi Matadigo
14. Akapusi Qera (Captain)
15. Malakai Ravulo
16. Netani Talei
17. Dom Waqaniburotu
18. Peceli Yato
HALF BACKS
19. Nemia Kenatale
20. Nikola Matawalu
21. Henry Seniloli
INSIDE BACKS
22. Lepani Botia
23. Gabiriele Lovobalavu
24. Joshua Matavesi
25. Ben Volavola
OUTSIDE BACKS
26. Vereniki Goneva (Vice Captain)
27. Kini Murimurivalu
28. Nemani Nadolo
29. Waisea Nayacalevu
30. Metuisela Talebula
31. Asaeli Tikoirotuma
Non Travelling Reserves:
FRONTROW: Joeli Veitayaki, Jerry Yanuyanutawa, Jale Sassen,
LOCK: Savenaca Tabakanalagi,
BACKS: Seremaia Bai, Napolioni Nalaga, Timoci Nagusa
“I am very pleased to announce a very strong and experienced team to represent Fiji at RWC2015,” John McKee said.
“After the successful Pacific Nations Cup campaign and current training camp here in Fiji the squad is working well towards the challenges ahead in the UK at RWC2015.
“Pool A is a very challenging pool and I have every confidence that this team will rise to the challenge and bring their best game to every match at the World Cup.
“Challenges such as those ahead of us bring out the best in top competitors and top teams, “McKee added.
“With this talented group of rugby players, fiercely proud of representing their country, I believe we have a team of players who will bring their best game to the biggest contest in international rugby,” McKee concluded.
Fiji’s faces host England in the opening match at 8.00pm on Friday 18 September, Twickenham Stadium in London.
