Stay humble, work hard and be disciplined is the message that Fiji rugby U20 head coach Senirusi Seruvakula shared with the 30 member squad that will be travelling to New Zealand for the Oceania Rugby U20 Challenge beginning in late February.
Seruvakula said the side was made up mostly of players who have come out of the Fiji Secondary School’s Deans Rugby competition.
“We can only achieve good results if we work together, remain humble, be disciplined and give it our all.Most of these boys have come through the Deans and there are a few that have played together.”
Seruvakula added that there are 5 players from overseas who have made the squad.
“From NZ, Sam Chapman, Noa Rauluni, Adam Francis, Iliesa Baravilala and Vaimoe Koroi from Australia have made the squad.”
The full squad that is in training in Suva:
Props: Rupeni Nuinui, Marika Koroi, John Toe, Raymond Navunikabi, Eroni Sarasau, Alivereti Nagiri
Hooker: Vaimoe Koroi, Waisake Vakacere
Lock: Iliesa Erenavula, Savenaca Driu, Sosi Waqa, Samuela Qabale
Flanker: Noa Rauluni, Isoa Koroinawai, Sam Chapman
No 8: Sireli Nete, Epeli Roseruvakula
Halfback: Meli Buinimasi, Adam Francis, Sikeli Bari
1st Five:Asi Tuilagi, Anare Tabakaucoro
2nd Five: Joji Lutumailagi
Wing: Asaeli Pacolo, Mesake Nalase, Joeli Railala, Emosi Nuku
Centre: Siva Lumelume
Fullback: Macanawai Mocelutu
Cover replacements: Josua Uluibau, Volau Mateyawa, Saimoni Vaisova, Ratu Masau, Ame Sagata, Saki Matalulu, Noe Ceinaturaga
