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Saqanavere named as Vodafone Fiji Under-18s Coach

Fiji Rugby Union has today confirmed the appointment of Master Masi Saqanavere as the Head Coach of the Vodafone National Under 18 School Boys Team.

Saqanavere is a World Rugby Level 3 accredited Coach and joins the High Performance Unit of Fiji Rugby with a vast experience in coaching.

Fiji Rugby Chief Executive John O’Connor confirmed the appointment after the interview process was held last week. There were two other capable applicants who are invloved in Coaching at Provincial level but Master Saqanavere stood out and we also considered that he was a School Teacher.

O’Connor said “We are looking forward to Master Saqanavere joining our panel of coaches and assisting in the development of rugby.”

Master Saqanavere’s first test will be coaching the National Under 18 School Boys Team which will be touring New Zealand at the next of month end.”

Saqanavere is no stranger to Fiji Rugby. He was the manager of the Vodafone Fijian Under-20s to World Junior Championship in Argentina earlier this year.

He has also coached the National Under-16 School Boys Team last year in their tour to Australia and guided the Ratu Kadavulevu Schools Under-15 team to victory in the Vodafone Deans last weekend.

The Vodafone National Under-18 School Boys Team will tour New Zealand to plays New Zealand Maori, New Zealand Barbarians, New Zealand Schools Boys, and Australian Boys from the 26th of September to the 4th of October this year.

Vodafone Fiji-Under 18s Extended Squad

  1. John Mullaer Ratu Kadavulevu School
  2. Marika Nawadua Lelean Memorial School
  3. Alipate Toko Natabua High School
  4. Semi Qica Ratu Kadavulevu School
  5. Seremaia Komailevuka Marist Brother High School
  6. Easi Tawake Lelean Memorial School
  7. Draunidalo Ratu Kadavulevu School
  8. Noa Baivatu Latter Day Saints
  9. Aisake Raqacia Queen Victoria School
  10. Jacoro Waqanivalu Marist Brothers High School
  11. Asivorosi Tora Ratu Kadavulevu School
  12. Lorima Nodrakuro Latter Day Saints
  13. Kiti Salawa Ratu Navula College
  14. Aporosa Dainiteri Nasinu Secondary School
  15. Inia Yavala Ratu Kadavulevu School
  16. Maximus Lestro Lelean Memorial School
  17. Ilikimi Torosi Ratu Kadavulevu School
  18. Talatala Tokaibai Marist Brothers High School
  19. Semi Savubula Queen Victoria School
  20. Mosese Qionimacawa Ratu Kadavulevu School
  21. Isimeli Nayacakalou Lelean Memorial School
  22. Onisimo Yabaki Queen Victoria School
  23. Josateki Tuituba Cuvu College
  24. Mesake Tove Cuvu College
  25. Jovilisi Taraka Ratu Kadavulevu School
  26. Kelepi Mataitonga Cuvu College
  27. Jack Volavola Cuvu College
  28. Rupeni Geka Lelean Memorial School
  29. Evironi Korobiau Ratu Kadavulevu School
  30. Kelemedi Tubutubu Latter Day Saints
  31. Maikeli Virimi Ratu Kadavulevu School
  32. Aisea Natoga Swami Vivekanandan
  33. Michael Ofati Lelean Memorial School
  34. Lino Koroibuto Lelean Memorial School
  35. Senirusi Rauqe Marist Brothers High School
  36. Sevuloni Lutu Cuvu College
  37. Ilaitia Nabati Ratu Navula College
  38. Nemani Mudreilagi Natabua High School
  39. Vuate Karawalevu Marist Brothers High School
  40. Rusiate Kaibau Queen Victoria School

Vodafone Fiji-Under 18s Matches in New Zealand

22nd August – Rotorua
Vodafone Fiji-Under 18s VS New Zealand Maori

26th August – Hamilton
Vodafone Fiji-Under 18s VS Australian School Boys

30th August – Hamilton
Vodafone Fiji-Under 18s VS New Zealand School Boys

4th September – Hamilton
Vodafone Fiji-Under 18s VS New Zealand Barbarians

The Fiji Rugby Union is also expected to name the National School Boys Under 14, 15, 16 and 17 later this week for training camps next week

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