{"id":289649,"date":"2025-11-17T04:25:08","date_gmt":"2025-11-17T04:25:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/289649\/"},"modified":"2025-11-17T04:25:08","modified_gmt":"2025-11-17T04:25:08","slug":"fiji-to-unleash-newcomer-on-svns-debut-in-dubai","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/289649\/","title":{"rendered":"Fiji to unleash newcomer on SVNS debut in Dubai"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rugbypass.com\/teams\/fiji\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Fiji<\/a> have unveiled their opening squad for the 2025\/2026 SVNS Series with head coach <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rugbypass.com\/players\/osea-kolinisau\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Osea Kolinisau<\/a> backing newcomer Apete Narogo to shine on debut.<\/p>\n<p>Narogo, 23, first turned heads at the 2025 Fiji Bitter Nahehevia 7s tournament where his performances helped SR Ubuntu to the title and caught the eye of Kolonisau.<\/p>\n<p>Narogo has since\u00a0floated around Fiji\u2019s extended squad before a strong Ignite 7s campaign against <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rugbypass.com\/teams\/new-zealand\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">New Zealand<\/a> earlier this month saw him earn a maiden call-up for Dubai and Cape Town.<\/p>\n<p>Predominantly a rover who can also play prop, Narogo told local reporters his maiden call-up to the Series was a \u201cblessing\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cEvery Fijian boy\u2019s dream is to wear the white jersey and represent the country,\u201d Narogo told the Fiji Times.<\/p>\n<p>The Fijian squad retains plenty of pace and power despite the off-season loss of Dream Team member and leading try scorer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rugbypass.com\/players\/joji-nasova\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Joji Nasova<\/a>, who joined the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rugbypass.com\/teams\/fijian-drua\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Fijian Drua<\/a> on a two-year deal.<\/p>\n<p>2025 Rookie of the Year nominee George Bose adds his lightning pace alongside returning pair Sakiusa Siqila and Waisea Nacuqu, while try-magnet Vuiviwa Nadulavo has unrivalled X-factor.<\/p>\n<p>The Fijian squad also features Jeremaia Matana, Joseva Talacolo, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rugbypass.com\/players\/sevuloni-mocenacagi\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Sevuloni Mocenacagi<\/a>, Ilikimi Torosi, Alusio Vakadranu, Terio Tamani, Pilipo Bukayaro, and Manueli Maisamoa.<\/p>\n<p>Champions in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rugbypass.com\/teams\/singapore\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Singapore<\/a> and Dubai last season, the Fijians will look to replicate their desert antics when the Series kicks off in earnest on November 29.<\/p>\n<p>However, they\u2019ll face a difficult title defence in Dubai with pool fixtures against Argentina, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rugbypass.com\/teams\/south-africa\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">South Africa<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rugbypass.com\/teams\/france\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">France<\/a> to navigate before the finals.<\/p>\n<p>Fiji squad for Dubai Sevens<\/p>\n<p>Jeremaia MatanaJoseva TalacoloSevuloni MocenacagiIlikimi VunakiAlusio VakadranuTerio VeilawaPilipo BukayaroRatu Sakiusa SiqilaWaisea NacuquGeorge BoseApete Narogo*Vuiviwa NaduvaloRatu Manueli Maisamoa <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Fiji have unveiled their opening squad for the 2025\/2026 SVNS Series with head coach Osea Kolinisau backing 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