After a month of intensive training, the Vodafone Fiji Schoolboys under-18 team has been finalized to compete against the Australia Schoolboys team next week. Savenaca Muamua, the Vice President of the Fiji Secondary Schools Rugby Union, confirmed that the match will be held at Lawaqa Park in Sigatoka.
Muamua encourages fans and rugby supporters to rally behind the young players by attending the game. Tickets will be available at the venue, priced at $5 for the grounds and $10 for the grandstands.
The team will be based in Sigatoka ahead of the match, and Muamua anticipates a challenging encounter against the visiting side. The first test match is set for Saturday, the 28th, kicking off at 8 PM, following an earlier 6 PM match. The second test match is scheduled for October 1 at 3 PM.
The selected team includes:
Forwards: Jone Buadromo, Marika Koroi, Raymond Navunikaba, Ratu Osea Dasalusalu, Rafaele Dagaga, Waisake Vakacere, Rupeni Nuinui, Sosiceni Waqa, Savenaca Nabati, Saimone Vaisova, John Jikoibau, Savenaca Qabale, Isoa Koroinawai, Ratu Epeli Roseruvakula, Samuela Tuidraki, Sireli Nete.
Backs: Meli Waqairadrovu, Isikeli Bari, Ame Sagata, Anare Tabakaucoro, Joji Lutumailaga, Emosi Nuku, Asaeli Gade, Maleli Nauvasi, Ilaitia Rakuro, Nathan Stephens, Duacake Vulainabuwaha, Charles Salakikoro, Josaia Ralulu, Elima Tolatu.