After a month of intense training, the Vodafone Fiji Schoolboys under-18 team has been finalized to represent the nation in an upcoming match against the Australia Schoolboys team next week.
Savenaca Muamua, Vice President of the Fiji Secondary Schools Rugby Union, has confirmed that the match will be held at Lawaqa Park in Sigatoka. He is encouraging fans and rugby supporters to come out and support the young athletes during this important game.
Tickets for the match will be sold at the venue, priced at $5 for general grounds access and $10 for grandstand seating.
The team will be based in Sigatoka to prepare for the match, with Muamua anticipating a challenging competition from their Australian counterparts. The first test match is set for Saturday, the 28th, kicking off at 8 pm after an earlier 6 pm start. The second test match will follow 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.