Fiji have announced their preliminary World Cup squad

The preliminary squad does not contain the former captain Alifereti Doviverata. He was captain for the 2003 Rugby World Cup and in this years Pacific Nations Cup so it is a surprise that the back row is not included. Europeans will also be surprised not to see Sireli Bobo in the main list either, the players in the squad are:

Forwards:
Graham Dewes, Alefoso Yalayalatabua, Sunia Koto, Vereniki Sauturaga, Jone Railomo, Henry Qiodravu, Bill Gadolo, Iferemi Rawaqa, Kele Leawere, Isoa Domolailai, Wame Lewaravu, Jone Qovu, Netani Talei, Semisi Naevo, Sisa Koyamaibole, Aca Ratuva, Akapusi Qera.

Backs:
Jone Dunivucu, Mosese Rauluni, Nicky Little, Waisea Luveniyali, Seremaia Bai, Seru Rabeni, Kameli Ratuvou, Maleli Kunavore, Vilimone Delasau, Isoa Neivua, Filimone Bolavucu, Gabiriele Lovobalavu, Norman Ligairi.

The following are held in reserve and could yet be called into the squad:

Forwards:
Apisai Turukawa, Tiko Matawalu, Navi Bolatagici, Rupeni Nasiga, Samuela Kunanitu, Dale Tonawai, Alifereti Doviverata.
Backs: Seveci Takamaiwai, Jonetani Ralulu, Dan Baleinadogo, Vereniki Goneva, Vesi Rauluni, Marika Vakacegu, Sireli Bobo, Dan Rawaqa.

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1 Comment

1. jashton said:

   How cud Fiji leave out players like caucau and bobo..???? Questionable…. even Villiame Satala

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