Fiji Pearls head coach Una Rokoura has unveiled the squads for the western and central regions of the Fiji Pearls following the FinanceHub Super League finals between Suva Swifts IGA and Lautoka Stars.
The central squad includes players from Tailevu Doves, Nasinu Tactix, and Suva Swifts, while the western squad features players from Nadroga Stallions, Nadi Netball, and Lautoka Stars.
These extended squads are set to participate in selection camps in Lautoka and Suva during the off-season, which will lead up to the final squad selection.
In addition to the final Pearls team, two teams for Fiji A West and Fiji A Central will also be selected, which will take part in the high-performance program within their respective districts.
Coach Rokoura noted that the players were identified throughout the 2024 Netball season, and they will participate in training camps with their respective squads.
At the conclusion of these camps, the names for the Fiji Pearls Squad, Fiji A Central Squad, and Fiji A Western Squad will be announced. The Pearls squad will consist of 17 players, while each Fiji A squad will feature 15 players.
Rokoura emphasized the significance of establishing two Fiji A squads to expand the pool of players within the high-performance system. He acknowledged that this was a critical area during the 2022-2023 WNC Campaign and believes this opportunity will give talented players a fair chance to be part of the program and enhance the player pool available for selection.
Central Selection:
1. Unaisi Rauluni GS Suva
2. Maliana Rusivakula GA Suva
3. Matila Vocea GS Suva
4. Jimaima Kete C Suva
5. Cilia Lewatu GA|WA Suva
6. Aliti Vunivalu GS Nasinu
7. Tokasa Gukirewa C|WA Suva
8. Tuipolotu Vulimailaucala C|WA Suva
9. Loraini Waqanidrola WD Suva
10. Cathy Babale C|WA Nasinu
11. Joana Vulaca C|WD|WA Nasinu
12. Anaseini Nauqe C|WA Suva
13. Avelina Navue C|WD Suva
14. Di Mere Derenalagi GD|GK Suva
15. Kalesi Tawake GD|WD Suva
16. Mereseini Drua GK Nasinu
17. Elenoa Kaibau GK Tailevu
18. Seruwaia Radiva GD|WD Suva
19. Loata Natoga GD|WD Suva
20. Reama Verekauta GK Suva
21. Elenoa Gukirewa GD|WD Suva
22. Lusiana Likudomole C|WA Suva
23. Meme Baleiyanuca WA Suva
Western Selection:
1. Robyn Vula GS|GA Nadroga
2. Tarusila Sito GS FSSBA
3. Sereana Viriviri GK Nadi
4. Di Salote Kaibau GS|GK Lautoka
5. Shopie Hicks GS|GA FSS[Tavua]
6. Melania Rokoua C|WA Lautoka
7. Lanieta Kubunaceva C|WA Nadroga
8. Rosie Batimala C|WA Nadroga
9. Siteri Kekewai C|WA Nadroga
10. Makereta Lesuma WA|GA Lautoka
11. Elenoa Nawai WD|GD Nadi
12. Verenaisi Sawana GD|WD Lautoka
13. Alumita Rakuro GD|GK Lautoka
14. Titilia Buloubuli GK Nadroga
15. Mereoni Kuru WD|GD Lautoka
16. Lusiana Ledewa WD|GD Nadroga
17. Leoni Kamila GD|GK Nadroga
18. Ilisapeci Lagi WA|C Lautoka
19. Maria Ralase WA|WD Lautoka
20. Cathy Jane Naqesa GS|GA Lautoka
21. Mere Kuru GD|WD Lautoka
22. Yvonne Nalewabau GD|WD Lautoka
23. Asilika Tora GA|WA Lautoka
24. Salote Vosa GK|GD|WD Lautoka