The Vodafone Fiji Schoolboys rugby team has announced a 30-member squad to compete against the Australian Schoolboys in two highly anticipated matches this weekend.
In the front row, props Jone Buadromo, Marika Koroi, Rupeni Nuinui, Raymond Navunikaba, and Ratu Osea Dasalusalu are expected to have a significant impact, complemented by hookers Rafaele Dagaga and Waisake Vakacere.
The lock positions will be reinforced by Sosiceni Waqa, Savenaca Nabati, Saimone Vaisova, John Jikoibau, and Savenaca Qabale, who will strengthen the scrum.
The loose forwards lineup includes flankers Isoa Koroinawai, Ratu Epeli Roseruvakula, Samuela Tuidraki, and Sireli Nete.
Managing the halfback roles will be Meli Waqairadovu, Isikeli Bari, and Ame Sagata.
Anare Tabakaucoro will lead the team from the first five-eighth position, supported by inside centres Joji Lutumailagi and Maleli Nauvasi.
Emosi Nuku and Asaeli Gade will bring physicality to the center roles.
Wingers Ilaitia Rakuro, Nathan Stephens, and Duacake Vulainabuwaha are set to shine on the flanks, while the fullback spots will be filled by Charles Salakikoro, Josaia Ralulu, and Elima Tolatu.