2012 extended national training squad named
28 November, 2011
Fiji rugby has released a list of 115 mainly local players who have been identified to be part of an extended national training squad to prepare for the 2012 season with a view to progressive development towards 2015.
The players are requested to assemble at the dates, times and venue as indicated below for orientation and briefing to launch Pre-Season Training:
Eastern Based Players
Date: Wednesday, 30 November 2011
Time: 8:30 AM
Venue: HPU Gym, Suva
Western Based Players
Date: Friday, 2 December 2011
Time: 8:30 AM
Venue: HPU Gym, Nadi
Attendance is very important as all players will undergo functional screenings and be briefed on Pre-Season Routines. All players are requested to bring relevant training gear with them.
Players:
LOOSE HEAD PROP
Waisea Daveta, Sione Kolo (Aust), Sireli Temo, Apisai Vatubuli, Serupepeli Qaranivalu, John Jackson, Peni Ravai, Jone Lesi, Joave Masitabua
HOOKER
Viliame Veikoso, Seremaia Tokamalua, Josaia Cikaitoga, Seru Cakobau, Seremaia Naureure, Sireli Ledua
TIGHT HEAD PROP
Setefano Somoca, Manasa Saulo, Vesi Rarawa, Benji Makutu, Thomas Kolo (Aust), Kirwan Sanday, Alifereti Cawanibuka, Jioji Washington , Jeke Lalai
LOCK
Apisalome Ratuniyarawa, Rupeni Nasiga, Manoa Tamaya, Aminio Nakicobula, Sailosi Dawai, Jovesa Tanikorolevu, Sevaro Domoni, Sekonaia Kalou, Tevita Cavubati, Leone Nakarawa, Maikeli Mudu, Savenaca Tabakanalagi, Josefa Levula, Josese Bolabasaga, Maika Sauturaga, Aca Volavola
BLINDSIDE FLANKER
Samuela Bola, Jiuta Takubu, Emosi Ugavule, Aseri Baleitamana, Waqabaca Kotobalavu, Samuela Saqiwa, Nemani Nagusa, Jolame Bera, Apisai Domolailai, Tevita Tuiloa
OPENSIDE FLANKER
Jimilai Naikadawa, Kolinio Nalasekata, Epeli Qativi, Uraia Vecenadavui, Sireli Kaloucava, Luke Kobukobua
NUMBER EIGHT
Kelepi Ketedromo, Adriu Durutalo, Viliame Namavesi, Iromi Dawai, Jone Wesele, Ron Katonivere
SCRUMHALF
Emosi Vucago, Nikola Matawalu, Henry Seniloli, Nemia Kenatale, Aporosa Kenatale, Sanaila Naimawi, Waisale Vatuvoka, Eliki Sicinilawa, Navitalai Ratulevu, Eremasi Vakameau
FLYHALF
Anare Vakawaletabua, Koroi Yavala, Jonetani Ralulu, Meli Kurisaru, Sakiusa Malai, Metuisela Talebula, Kaminieli Neiqisa, Kolinio Vunaki, Amani Bosenawai, Teti Tela(Aust)
INSIDE CENTRE
Joe Nasilisili, Tevita Rogo, Josaia Lotawa, Thomas Linde (Aust), Epi Naioko, Farasiko Ranuku
OUTSIDE CENTRE
Joeli Lutumailagi, Adriu Delai, Semi Radradra, Mesulame Soga, Josateki Lalagavesi (Aust), Epeli Ruivadra, Watisoni Votu
WING
Paula Tiko, Epeli Vuicuvu, Penaia Naweilulu, Apisalome Waqatabu, Maikeli Mocetadra, Sikeli Vuruna, Isoa Donaldson, Apisai Naqaliva, Alipate Ratini, Osea Kolinisau, Josefa Ravouvou
FULLBACK
Taniela Rawaqa, Metuisela Talebula, Mitieli Nacagilevu, Jone Wai, Jaoji Dakuvula, Eremodo Alosio, Rusiate Matai, Lasarusa Tabu (Aust), Aisea Druma
For further information please contact national fitness trainer, Nacanieli Cawanibuka on 3302787.
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