After a month of intense training, the Vodafone Fiji Schoolboys under-18 team has been selected to represent the country in an upcoming match against the Australian Schoolboys team next week. Savenaca Muamua, Vice President of the Fiji Secondary Schools Rugby Union, confirmed that the game will be held at Lawaqa Park in Sigatoka.
Muamua is encouraging fans and rugby supporters to attend the match to show their backing for the young athletes. Tickets will be available for purchase at the venue, with prices starting at $5 for ground access and $10 for grandstand seating.
The team will be based in Sigatoka to prepare for the match, and Muamua anticipates a challenging game from the visiting team. The first test match is set for Saturday, the 28th, kicking off at 8 PM, with an earlier start time of 6 PM for the second match on October 1 at 3 PM.
The selected team includes the following players:
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.