The Vodafone Fiji Schoolboys rugby team has announced its 30-player squad that will compete against the Australian Schoolboys in two highly anticipated matches this weekend.
In the front row, the team will rely on props Jone Buadromo, Marika Koroi, Rupeni Nuinui, Raymond Navunikaba, and Ratu Osea Dasalusalu, with hookers Rafaele Dagaga and Waisake Vakacere providing vital support.
Locks Sosiceni Waqa, Savenaca Nabati, Saimone Vaisova, John Jikoibau, and Savenaca Qabale will reinforce the scrum’s strength.
The loose forward lineup includes flankers Isoa Koroinawai, Ratu Epeli Roseruvakula, Samuela Tuidraki, and Sireli Nete, contributing to the team’s dynamism.
In the halfback positions, Meli Waqairadovu, Isikeli Bari, and Ame Sagata will be at the helm.
Anare Tabakaucoro will take charge as the first five-eighth, with Joji Lutumailagi and Maleli Nauvasi as solid inside centres.
The centre positions will be filled by Emosi Nuku and Asaeli Gade, who will offer physicality.
On the wings, Ilaitia Rakuro, Nathan Stephens, and Duacake Vulainabuwaha are expected to shine, while the fullback roles will be occupied by Charles Salakikoro, Josaia Ralulu, and Elima Tolatu.