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Acting Head Coach Senirusi Seruvakula has named a formidable 50-member extended squad for the FIJI Water Flying Fijians ahead of the upcoming Nations Championship in July, with the final 32-player traveling squad to be confirmed two weeks before the opening match against Wales.<\/p>\n
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The Flying Fijians will kick off their inaugural Nations Championship campaign against Wales in Cardiff on July 4, before facing England in Liverpool on July 11 and Scotland in Edinburgh on July 18. The competition marks a historic opportunity for Fiji to stamp its place among Tier One nations, competing against the best the Northern Hemisphere has to offer.<\/p>\n
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The 50-player extended squad, reduced from an initial list of 60, features a powerful blend of experienced internationals and exciting emerging talent. The final selection for the 32-member traveling squad is expected to be fiercely competitive, with players vying for the honour of representing Fiji on one of rugby\u2019s biggest stages.<\/p>\n
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Seruvakula said the selection process had been rigorous, involving close consultation with his coaching staff, medical team, and lead Strength and Conditioning Coach David Sylvester.<\/p>\n
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\u201cWe\u2019ve been having regular meetings, myself and the coaching staff, and also the lead Strength and Conditioning Coach, David Silvester, and my medical team,\u201d Seruvakula shared.<\/p>\n
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\u201cWe have meetings looking at all the players, their time in their clubs, how many minutes they\u2019ve been playing, and if there are any injuries that need to be identified. All those areas that we look into before we choose the 50.\u201d<\/p>\n
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The Acting Head Coach confirmed that players will be formally contacted to confirm their availability for the Nations Championship. Those who confirm their availability will be closely monitored before the final squad is announced.<\/p>\n
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\u201cWhile this is an extended squad, all players that confirm their availability for July will be monitored before we announce the final 32-man travel squad for the tournament,\u201d said Seruvakula.<\/p>\n
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The final 32-member squad will be announced two weeks prior to the July 4 clash against Wales. Players from the 50-member extended squad who do not make the final cut will remain on standby as injury replacements.<\/p>\n
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FIJI Water Flying Fijians \u2013 50-Member Extended Squad:<\/p>\n
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Props<\/p>\n
Eroni Mawi, Atunaisa Sokobale, Peni Ravai, Livai Natave, Haereiti Hetet, Luke Tagi, Tim Hoyt, Vilikesa Nairau, Mesake Doge<\/p>\n
Hookers<\/p>\n
Tevita Ikanivere, Kavaia Tagivetaua, Zuriel Togiatama, Sam Matavesi<\/p>\n
Locks<\/p>\n
Isoa Nasilasila, Mesake Vocevoce, Albert Tuisue, Temo Mayanavanua, Tevita Ratuva, Joseva Tamani<\/p>\n
Flankers<\/p>\n
Lekima Tagitagivalu, Etonia Waqa, Isoa Tuwai, Elia Canakaivata, Levani Botia, Kitione Salawa<\/p>\n
No. 8<\/p>\n
Pita-Gus Sowakula, Peceli Yato and Nathan Hughes<\/p>\n
Half-back<\/p>\n
Frank Lomani, Simione Kuruvoli, Sam Wye, Philip Baselala<\/p>\n
Fly-half<\/p>\n
Caleb Muntz, Isaia Armstrong-Ravula, Kemu Valetini<\/p>\n
Outside Backs<\/p>\n
Jiuta Wainiqolo, Selestino Ravutaumada, Kalaveti Ravouvou, Vinaya Habosi<\/p>\n
Inside Backs<\/p>\n
Josua Tuisova, Filimoni Botitu, Isikeli Rabitu, Virimi Vakatawa, Iosefo Masi, Semi Radradra, Seta Tamanivalu, Sireli Maqala<\/p>\n
Fullback<\/p>\n
Salesi Rayasi, Vuate Karawalevu<\/p>\n
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The FIJI Water Flying Fijians will assemble in the UK one-week before their opening match of the Nations Championship opener.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Acting Head Coach Senirusi Seruvakula has named a formidable 50-member extended squad for the FIJI Water Flying Fijians…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":648409,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[567],"tags":[64,63,760,85],"class_list":["post-648408","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-rugby","tag-au","tag-australia","tag-rugby","tag-sports"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/648408","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=648408"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/648408\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/648409"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=648408"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=648408"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=648408"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}