Vodafone Fijiana 15s Assemble for USA tour

July 7, 2025

Monday July 7, 2025 – The Fiji Rugby Union is pleased to announce that 36 Vodafone Fijiana 15s players assembled yesterday afternoon to continue their preparations for the upcoming tour of the United States.

This tour marks a crucial phase in the team’s Rugby World Cup preparations, as they gear up to face the USA Women’s Eagles in Washington, D.C. The squad will be reduced to a final traveling group of 30 players later this week before departing on Saturday, July 12, at 9:15 PM.

Match Details

  • Test Match:
    Venue: Audi Field, Washington, D.C.

Date: Saturday, July 19
Kickoff: 2:05 PM (local time)
(Followed by the USA vs. England men’s fixture at 5:05 PM.)

Historic Encounter

This tour will mark the first-ever meeting between the Vodafone Fijiana 15s and the USAWomen’s Eagles.

Women’s World Rugby Rankings

  • Fijiana: 15th
  • USA: 9th

Squad Highlights

The 36-member squad includes four Fiji Airways Fijiana 7s players:

  • Mere Vocevoce
  • Kelerayani Luvu
  • Verenaisi Ditavutu
  • Ilisapeci Delaiwau

Full Squad Breakdown

Forwards:
Loraini Senivutu, Bitila Tawake, Tiana Robanakadavu, Jade Coates, Mereoni Nakesa, Nunia Daunimoala, Salaseini Railumu, Manuqalo Noame Komaitai, Salanieta Nabuli, Selai Naliva, Bulou Wainikiti Vasuturaga, Carletta Yee, Asinate Serevi, Alfreda Fisher, Rusila Nagasau, Lavenia Nauga-Grey, Keleni Marawa, Vika Matarugu, Karalaini Naisewa

Backs:
Setaita Railumu, Salanieta Kinita, Mere Vocevoce, Josifini Neihamu, Ema Adivitaloga, Alowesi Nakoci, Kolora Lomani, Kelerayani Luvu, Atelaite Buna, Verenaisi Ditavutu, Luisa Tisolo, Salote Nailolo, Michella’e Stolz, Ilisapeci Delaiwau, Repeka Mata, Repeka Tove, Litiana Vueti