7 Jun 2022

Fiji announces team for Pacific Nations Cup

1:50 pm on 7 June 2022

Fiji rugby has announced its team for the Pacific Nations Cup next month.

Ten potential debutants have forced their way into the squad; among them, former All Blacks and Crusaders star Seta Tamanivalu, who will become the first Fijian player to join the Flying Fijians following the change in World Rugby eligibility rules in November 2021.

Seta Taminivalu

Seta Taminivalu Photo: Photosport

The 34-man-squad includes 16 players from locally owned super rugby franchise Fijian Drua.

Head Coach Vern Cotter said a number of key players are currently unavailable for selection because of injury, including winger Semi Radradra.

Fiji plays it first game on 2nd July against Tonga in Suva.

Fiji hosts the Pacific Nation Cup which is contested by Australia A, Samoa and Tonga.

Flying Fijians Team for 2022 Pacific Nations Cup

Loose Head Props

Haereiti Hetet

Eroni Mawi

Hookers

Sam Matavesi

Tevita Ikanivere

Mesulame Dolokoto

Tight Head Prop

Luke Tagi

Mesake Doge

Manasa Saulo

Lock

Tevita Ratuva

Temo Mayanavanua

Isoa Nasilasila

Ratu Leone Rotusolia

Apisalome Ratuniyarawa

Backrow

Albert Tuisue

Mesulame Kunavula

Levani Botia

Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta

Rusiate Nasove

Halfback

Frank Lomani

Simione Kuruvoli

Peni Matawalu

Flyhalf

Ben Volavola

Teti Tela

Center

Setareki Tamanivalu

Vilimoni Botitu

Apisalome Vota

Waisea Nayacalevu

Kalaveti Ravouvou

Wing

Jiuta Wainiqolo

Josua Tuisova

Vinaya Habosi

Manasa Mataele

Fullback

Setareki Tuicuvu

Ilaisa Droasese

The Pacific Nations Cup will be played over three weekends in July, as follows:

Saturday 2 July, ANZ Stadium, Suva:

  • 1:00pm: Australia A vs Samoa
  • 3:30pm: Flying Fijians vs Tonga

Saturday 9 July, Churchill Park, Lautoka:

  • 12:00pm: Samoa vs Tonga
  • 3:30pm: Flying Fijians vs Australia A

Saturday 16 July, Churchill Park, Lautoka:

  • 12.00pm: Tonga vs Australia A
  • 3:30pm: Flying Fijians vs Samoa