Fifteen players who featured in this year’s Super Rugby U20 Championship are among 28 selected to represent the nation at next week’s Oceania Rugby U20s Challenge in Nadi.
As defending champions, the SportsWorld Fiji Under-20 squad, coached by Senirusi Seruvakula, has a lot to play for when they take on Tonga, Canada and Samoa.
Seruvakula expressed confidence in the team’s preparation and potential.
“This squad blends experience with exciting new talent. We’ve had solid preparations and are focused on delivering strong performances on home soil,” he said.
The tournament is scheduled to kick off on May 28 at Prince Charles Park, Nadi.
Match Schedule• 28 May – Fiji U20 vs Tonga U20• 6 June – Fiji U20 vs Canada U20• 7 June – Fiji U20 vs Samoa U20
2025 SportsWorld Fiji U20 Squad
Props: Jone Toe (HPU), Neville Amputch (HPU), Anare Cagi (HPU), Marika Koto (QVS), Charlie Tagicakibau (Australia)
Hookers: Itu Josaia (QVS), Moses Armstrong Ravula (Brisbane), Vaimoe Koroi (Australia)
Locks: Iliesa Erenavula (HPU), Saimoni Vaisova (QVS), Savenaca Driu (Natabua), Apenisa Naevo (NZ)
Loose Forwards: Isoa Laulaba (Lami High School), Isoa Koroinawai (QVS), Thomas Setitaia (NZ), Noah Rauluni (Brisbane)
Half-backs: Meli Tueli (USA), Adam Khan (Australia)
Fly-halves: Lemeki Senikau (RKS), Asi Tuilagi (Marist), Pita Manamanaivalu (NZ)
Centres: Josaia Ralulu (Cuvu), Waisea Bainibure (France)
Wings: Emosi Nuku (Marist), Judah Driver (NZ)
