29 May 2012

Sport: Netani Talei named Flying Fijians captain

10:34 am on 29 May 2012

Flying Fijians coach Inoke Male has named Netani Talei as captain for next week's Pacific Nations Cup opener against Japan.

Edinburgh based Talei is one of seven overseas players included in Fiji's 24-man-squad to face Japan.

He says it will be an honour to lead his country and he feels humbled.

Four players will be added to the squad for their second PNC match against Samoa.

The squad to face Japan is:

1. Kelemedi Bola, 2. Aloisio Butonidualevu, 3. Graham Dewes, 4. Vereniki Goneva, 5. Aisake Katonibau, 6. Kelevi Ketedromo, 7. Simeli Koniferedi, 8. Benedito Koroi, 9. Setareki Koroilagilagi, 10. Nikola Matawalu, 11. Apisai Naikatini, 12. Waisea Daveta, 13. Leone Nakarawa, 14. Seremaia Naureure, 15. Nemia Kenatale, 16. Iliesa Ratuva, 17. Mala Ravulo, 18. Setefano Somoca, 19. Netani Talei (Captain), 20. Viliame Veikoso, 21. Samu Bola, 22. Watisoni Votu, 23. Waisea Nayacalevu, 24. Jerry Yanuyanutawa