Three new names in Fiji squad for Wellington and San Diego
Staff
January 20, 2008
Fiji 7's coach Josateki Savou has named three newcomers - Tailevu speedster Malakai Bakaniceva and Nadi pair Taniela Rawaqa and Isei Lewaqai - in his side for next month's Wellington and San Diego tournaments on the IRB World 7s Series. Savou brought the trio into the team after watching some sizzling action at the Fijian National 7s on Saturday at Churchill Park in Lautoka. Rawaqa played Test rugby in 2007 and was a non-travelling reserve for the Dubai and George 7s last month. Lewaqai had initially been selected for the Dubai squad but contracted chicken pox and had to withdraw. The only player from the December squad that wasn't considered was Vereniki Goneva, who has picked up a professional contract to play 15s overseas. The Digicel Fiji 7s squad to Wellington and San Diego is as follows:
Officials:
Non-travelling reserves: After Saturday's National 7s, the Fijian selectors also named 15 players that will later join the above squad in preparing for the Hong Kong 7s and Adelaide 7s in March and April. The following players are part of this extended squad:
In addition, three overseas-based players have been selected as part of the enlarged squad:
William Ryder (Toyota, Japan)
Rafaele Suvianavanua (Cakaudrove East)
"I also attended the Kanakana 7s in Vanua Levu on Thursday and Friday and have asked the three players from Cakaudrove East to join us." |
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