Super Saturday A Hit, Says Coach

The Cakaudrove Rugby Union (CRU) Super Saturday competition was a great hit, says head coach Rayne Simpson.

Six teams from Savusavu, Wailevu, Lomani­toba, Taveuni and Cakaudrove East One and Two competed in the senior division while the Under-20 division was represented by four teams from Taveuni, Savusavu, Wailevu and Lomanitoba.

Simpson said Super Saturday was a culmi­nation of significant work done by Union committee members, in partnership with the Roko Tui Cakaudrove and provincial office, at the end of 2017.

“We were delighted to see players across the tikina’s come and participate in the event,” he said.

“It has been a long time since the vanua has been united in such a way, and we were par­ticularly excited to have Taveuni attend as they are a critical piece to that unity.”

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Savusavu came out winners of the senior division after beating Lomanitoba 3-0 in the final. The U20 division was won by Lomani­toba after beating Taveuni 8–0.

Simpson said the Super Saturday also al­lowed the union to view coaches and man­agers in action, so that these talented vol­unteers could also be recruited into union’s Provincial programme for 2018.

“I was impressed with some of the talents on display and I’m excited to announce the extended squad and commence preparations with them,” Simpson said.

“Due to the overwhelming response by teams and the efforts of players, the Caka­udrove Rugby Union will be holding a fur­ther selection process commencing on Satur­day, March 3 at Ratu Ganilau Park.”

NOTICE

All players selected are required to be at Ratu Ganilau Park, Savusavu no later than 12 noon on Saturday, March 3, with their playing gear. Any queries can be directed to Simpson on 7643919

SENIOR EXTENDED SQUAD

FRONT ROW (LH/H/TH)- Iliesa Boturua – L, Apisalome (Pio) Waga – SS, Drauna Dau­gunu–W, Jone Vakacequ–L, Setareki Rika–L, Mika–SS, Akaripa Viunakelo–W, Sairusi – W, Iliesa Bogitini–CE2, Mateo Salase–W, Drani–SS, Esene Tupata–SS, Kelemete Sivaro–W, Sebasitiano Vereti–T, Temesia Bogidrau–T, David Mark–T, Stanley Waqaniboro–CE1, Fa­biano Dakai–SS, Plate Nayacakuru;

LOCKS (4/5)- Walter Gerard – SS, Taniela Cokanasiga – SS, Are Monoka – SS, Anthony Chand – SS, Jerry – SS, Sake – CE2, Jackson - CE2, Jone Temo – CE2, Mikaele Rawalui – T, Semi Dakuwaqa – T; Back Row (6/7/8)- Joseva Botei – L, Paula Saratibau – SS, Etu­ate Lutuciri – SS, Viliame Draso – L, Semesa Bogitini (Mesa) – CE1, Joeli Matai – T, Sailosi – CE1, Viliame Tuiwai – W, Malakai Daulo­loma – CE1, Mataiyasi – CE1, Keleto – CE2, Epeli - CE1, Joeli Lotawa – T, Hauga Tokoala – SS, Sakiusa Tuivanuavou – W;

HALFBACK (9)- Lamalama Kavida – L, Tevi­ta Rabici – W, Volatui Bainivualiku – T, Solo Tikoisuva – T, Josefa Qio – W, Kitione Kami­kamica;

1ST FIVE (10)- Koroi Yavala – SS, Manasa Pio – CE1, Sosiceni Daugunu – SS,

Jone Mokoivalu – L, Jovesa Qutei – W, Tu­vere – L, Alusio Vakoqotabua T,

MID FIELD (12/13)- Peremo Tuivanuavou – SS, Anasa Natoni – W, Peceli Toa – SS, Pate Low – T, Manoa Delana – SS Male – CE2, Sai­mone Tuisinu – SS, Timoci Gulunacakau – L;

BACK THREE (11/15/14)- Josese Kala – SS, Vilimone Veitebe – L, Vilikesa Pio – L, Teba Iowane – SS, Sebastiano Uluilakeba – T, Luke Uraia – T, Lino Ratuisalevu – SS, Mika – W, Dreu – L, Uliano Logalaca – T, Peceli Vovova­lavo – W, Vilimone Veitebe – L, Lepani Tuiva­nuavou – SS, Albert Miller – W, Pate Beramai­suva - SS.

Edited by Leone Cabenatabua

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