Fiji Rugby – Flying Fijians Injury Updates

Johnny Dyer has also pulled out citing personal reasons and the Flying Fijians Coaching panel will decide whether to get a replacement for him or not.

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02 Nov 2021 11:45

Fiji Rugby – Flying Fijians Injury Updates

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There have been three changes made to the Flying Fijians 28-member ended squad which has moved into the camp in Madrid to prepare for their opening Northern Tour match against Spain on Sunday.

Robust Center and Flying Fijians skipper against the All Blacks Levani Botia will undergo a knee operation this month hence won’t be part of the tour and has been replaced by Apisai Naqaliva.

Hooker Peni Narisia suffered a calf injury and will be replaced by Zuriel Togiatama while veteran Lock Api Ratuniyarawa has been called in as a replacement for Peceli Yato who suffered a knee injury during his club game for Clermont in French Top 14.

Johnny Dyer has also pulled out citing personal reasons and the Flying Fijians Coaching panel will decide whether to get a replacement for him or not.

Promising 20-year-old Hooker, Henry Spring of Stade Francais Paris Rugby Club has been brought into the squad for the Spain match as part of a development opportunity for one of our rising young talents.
Find below Flying Fijians 28-member extended squad for November Tour

Loose Head Prop
Peni Ravai
Eroni Mawi

Hooker
Samuel Matavesi
Zuriel Togiatama *
Henry Spring *

Tight Head Prop
Luke Tagi
Mesake Doge
Leeroy Atalifo

Locks
Tevita Ratuva
Temo Mayanavanua
Albert Tuisue
Leone Nakarawa

Backrow/Lock
Api Ratuniyarawa

Backrow
Masivesi Dakuwaqa *
Mesulame Kunavula
Bill Mata

Halfback
Frank Lomani
Nikola Matawalu

Flyhalf
Ben Volavola

Centre/Flyhalf
Vilimoni Botitu *

Center
Apisai Naqalevu
Eneriko Buliruarua

Center/Wing
Waisea Nayacalevu
Josua Tuisova

Wing
Eroni Sau
Aminiasi Tuimaba *
Jiuta Wainiqolo *