Goal Shooter Elina Drikibau and defender Josephine Nailumu are two experienced players named in the Netball Fiji Baby Pearls 24-member extended squad following the two-day PacificAus Sports Fiji Netball Youth Championship at the Vodafone arena last weekend.

The Suva Grammar School duo, Drikibau and Nailumu have been part of the Fiji Pearls extended squad since 2020. Drikitibau was then 15-years-old.

Along with the Fiji 21 and under Ssquad, the national se­lectors have also announced a 14-member talent ID squad.

Fiji 21 and Under Squad – Shooter: Elina Drikibau, Lu­siana Uluitoga, Cicelia Lewatu, Merewalesi Ravouvou, Ruthie Konusi, Nina Nakula, Joana Vakasobudu, Anato­lia Bolakoro. Mid-court: Melaia Drekevutu, Berenadeta Nauqe, Bulou Tokaniono, Virisita Kauniloloma, Adi Alisi Neisulu, Adi Lanieta Mocituba, Vilimaina Tuidraki and Alena Voreqe. Defenders: Seruwaia Radiva, Merelita Na­tavo, Yvonne Nalewabau, Ledua Waqa, Mereani Logaulu, Reama Verekauta, Josephine Nailumu and Keleni Rayawa.

Talent ID Squad- Shooters: Nina Nakula, Akisi Bolakoro, Adi Vasiti Ragigia, Midcout: Seria Tatukivei, Lute Va­nanalagi, Teresia Waqanidrola, Kelera Aniluvu, Anatolia Nuku and Leilani Nayaga. Defenders: Esivero Adui, Lydia Lavesivesi, Aliti Vulivalu, Kalesi Nadokonivalu and Vilisi Tivalele.

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