Flying Fijians Checked In And Ready For Duty
Head coach John McKee convened a meeting with the team last night to discuss what is expected to be a gruelling week of training ahead.
Monday 01 July 2019 | 03:18
The Fiji Airways Flying Fijians team at Suva’s Grand Pacific Hotel on June 30, 2019. STANDING (from left): Coach John McKee, Waisea Nayacalevu, Manasa Saulo, Sam Matavesi, Viliame Mata, Kalivati Tawake, Api Ratuniyarawa, Tevita Cavubati, Josh Matavesi, Nemani Nagusa, Peni Ravai, Ben Volavola and Mosese Voka. KNEELING (from left): Luke Tani, Eroni Sau, Frank Lomani, Eroni Mawi, Vereniki Goneva, Jale Vatubua, and Joeli Veitayaki. SITTING (from left): Johnny Dyer, Henry Seniloli, Kini Murimurivalu, Veremalua Vugakoto, Peceli Yato, Leroy Atalifo, Mesulame Dolokoto and Serupepeli Vularika. Photo: Simione Haravanua
The Fiji Airways Flying Fijians checked into camp at Suva’s Grand Pacific Hotel yesterday to prepare for six tests building up to the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan.
The first test will be against the New Zealand Maori at the ANZ Stadium, Suva on July 11
Head coach John McKee convened a meeting with the team last night to discuss what is expected to be a gruelling week of training ahead.
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Senior players including Api Ratuniyarawa, Tevita Cavubati, Manasa Saulo Semi Radraradra, Ben Volavola and Vereniki Goneva were among those that have joined camp.
Also in the team are Matavesi brothers Josh and Sam.
Yet to join the team last night were captain Dominiko Waqaniburotu, Leone Nakarawa, Josua Tuisova, Filipo Nakosi, Setareki Tuicuvu, Albert Tuisue, Semi Kunatani, Nikola Matawalu,Tevita Ratuva, Alivereti Veitokani and Patrick Osbourne.
Fiji Airways Flying Fijians Matavesi brothers Josh and Sam at the Grand Pacific Hotel, Suva on June 30, 2019. Photo: Simione Haravanua
Flying Fijians squad:
Props: Leeroy Atilifo, Campese Ma’afu, Eroni Mawi, Peni Ravai, Manasa Saulo, Luke Tagi, Kalivati Tawake, Joeli Veitayaki.
Hookers: Mesulame Dolokoto, Samuel Matavesi, Tuvere Vugakoto.
Locks: Tevita Cavubati, Leone Nakarawa, Api Ratuniyarawa, Tevita Ratuva, Albert Tuisue, Sevanaia Galala, Levani Botia,
Backrow: Johnny Dyer, Semi Kunatani, Viliame Mata, Nemani Nagusa, Mosese Voka, Dominiko Waqaniburotu, Peceli Yato
Halfbacks: Frank Lomani, Nikola Matawalu, Henry Senioli, Serupepeli Vularika
First five –eighth: Ben Volavola, Alivereti Veitokani
Centres: Levani Botia, Sevanaia Galala, Semi Radradra, Jale Vatubua,
Utility Back Josh Matavesi
Wingers: Vereniki Goneva, Filipo Nakosi, Waisea Nayacalevu, Patrick Osbourne, Eroni Sau, Josua Tuisova.
Fullbacks: Kini Murimurivalu, Seta Tuicuvu.
Edited by Osea Bolaa
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