22 May 2008

Stormers super 14 winger named in Fiji Pacific Nations Cup squad

9:43 am on 22 May 2008

Stormers Super-14 rugby winger - Isireli Naqelevuki has been named in the 26-man Fiji rugby side for the Pacific Nations Cup.

Naqelevuki was one of the few overseas based players who were given the nod in selection without attending the fitness tests in Suva.

Coach Ilivasi Tabua re-called 12 of his forwards from last years world cup campaign with new players - Mosese Fatiaki, Aminiasi Nava, Setefano Somoca, Samuela Anise and Aca Bibi bracketed.

In the backs former Wanganui representative - Saula Radidi has got his big breakthrough in the midfield backs.

Veteran Saracens halfback - Mosese Rauluni is expected to lead the team.

New players in the backs are Iliesa Keresoni, Timoci Nagusa and Jonetani Ralulu. Fiji's first game is against Samoa on the 7th June in Lautoka.