18 Jun 2015

Sport: Flying Fijians name 40-man training squad

11:20 am on 18 June 2015

Flying Fijians rugby coach John McKee has named a 40-man squad to attend a training camp in Suva next month.

Nine players are based in Fiji and two in New Zealand, with the rest scattered across Europe in France, England, Wales, Scotland, Italy and Romania.

John McKee says the four-day camp will focus on fitness and building on the game plan and style of play developed during last year's international windows.

Flying Fijians rugby coach John McKee

Flying Fijians rugby coach John McKee Photo: Supplied

Eight players were not considered for the camp, with Waratahs duo Taqele Naiyaravoro and Ben Volavola still involved in Super Rugby playoffs, Napolioni Nalaga, Waisea Nayacalevu and Peceli Yato fresh from playing in the French top 14 finals, Timoci Nagusa injured and Seremia Bai and Netani Talei sorting out visas.

John McKee says the squad to play the Maori All Blacks and Pacific Nations Cup games will be named following the camp.

Full Squad:

  • Leeroy Atalifo
  • Isei Colati
  • Taniela Koroi
  • Campese Ma'afu
  • Peni Ravai
  • Manasa Saulo
  • Joeli Veitayaki
  • Sunia Koto
  • Jale Sassen
  • Tuapati Talemaitoga
  • Villiame Veikoso
  • Tevita Cavubati
  • Apisai Naikatini
  • Leone Nakarawa
  • Api Ratuniyarawa
  • Save Tabakanalagi
  • Johnny Dyer
  • Masi Matadigo
  • Akapusi Qera
  • Malakai Ravulo
  • Nemia Soqeta
  • Dominiko Waqaniburotu
  • Nemia Kenatale
  • Nikola Matawalu
  • Henry Seniloli
  • Serupepeli Vularika
  • Lepani Botia
  • Gabby Lovobalavu
  • Josh Matevesi
  • Jonetani Ralulu
  • Adriu Delai
  • Vereniki Goneva
  • Benidito Masilevu
  • Nemani Nadolo
  • Savenaca Rawaca
  • John Stewart
  • Metuisela Talebula
  • Asaeli Tikoirotuma
  • Watisoni Votu

Not Considered:

  • Seremia Bai
  • Timoci Nagusa
  • Taqele Naiyaravoro
  • Napolioni Nalaga
  • Waisea Nayacalevu
  • Netani Talei
  • Ben Volavola
  • Peceli Yato