Fiji have included sixteen uncapped players in their squad for November's tour of Europe as they continue to rebuild after last year's World Cup.
Netani Talei, who captained Fiji in this season's Pacific Nations Cup, has been ruled out of the tour with a knee injury and coach Inoke Male, who named a 30-man squad on Wednesday, said a new captain will be confirmed at a later date.
"We have a few players in mind and they are Leone Nakarawa, Setefano Somoca and Deacon Manu that have shown good leadership skills in the past," Male said.
The squad named by Male includes 16 Fiji-based players and 14 players based overseas, including winger Samu Wara who plays for Western Force.
Fijian touring squad: Setefano Somoca, Deacon Manu, Ratu Penijamini Makutu, Manasa Saulo, Seremaia Naureure, Viliame Veikoso, Tuapati Talemaitoga, Leone Nakarawa, Apisai Naikatini, Sokonaia Kalou, Apisalome Ratuniyarawa, Iliesa Ratuva, Malakai Volau, Malakai Ravulo, Jone Qovu, Jovili Domolailai, Nemani Nagusa, Nikola Matawalu, Nemia Kenatale, Metuisela Talebula, Jonetani Ralulu, Josh Matavesi, Kelemedi Bola, Vereniki Goneva, Josaia Lotawa, Ravai Fatiaki, Samu Wara, Watisoni Votu, Waisea Nayacalevu, Simeli Koniferedi.
Non Travelling Reserves: Vesi Rarawa, Campese Ma'afu, Waqabaca Kotobalavu, Sireli Naqelevuki, Aisea Natoga.
Comments
muzzy says...
16 uncapped players? I only see 5 uncapped players, unless the IRB doesn't count the PNC matches as a cap
Posted 02:28 28th October 2012
sanka69 says...
No Akapusi Qera....their back-row must be awesome?
Posted 13:47 25th October 2012
side_stepper says...
Decent squad looking to build up from the recent PNC..
Posted 10:26 25th October 2012