Beeman2
Posted: Tue Oct 02, 2012 6:55 pm
Fiji have announced their extended squad for the November tourhttp://www.fijirugby.com/pages.cfm/fru-new...d-northern-tourhttp://www.fijirugby.com/_resources/articl...quad%202012.pdf1. Setefano Somoca
2. Deacon Manu (Scarlets)
3. Ratu Penijamini Makutu
4. Manasa Saulo
5. Campese Ma’afu (Cardiff Blues)
6. Seremaia Naureure
7. Vesi Rarawa
8. Viliame Veikoso
9. Tuapati Talemaitoga
10. Leone Nakarawa
11. Tevita Cavubati
12. Api Naikatini (Toyota Verblitz)
13. Sekonaia Kalou
14. Apisalome Ratuniyarawa
15. Iliesa Ratuva
16. Netani Talei (Edinburgh)
17. Waqabaca Kotobalavu
18. Malakai Ravulo (North Harbour)
19. Josefa Domilailai (Pau)
20. Nemani Nagusa
21. Maikeli Mocetadra
22. Watisoni Votu
23. Nikola Matawalu (Glasgow)
24. Nemia Kenatale
25. Metuisela Talebula (Bordeaux-Bègles)
26. Josh Matavesi (Worcester)
27. Jonetani Ralulu
28. Kelemedi Bola
29. Vereniki Goneva (Leicester)
30. Josaia Lotawa
31. Timoci Matanavou (Toulouse)
32. Ravai Fatiaki (Worcester)
33. Samu Wara (Western Force)
34. Simeli Koniferedi
35. Waisea Nayacalevu (Stade Français)
36. Aisea Natoga
Bit of a so-so squad. Very similar to the June tour squad, missing good players like Akapusi Qera, Nalaga, Koyamaibole and Lovobalavu. With the exception of the Deacon Manu, the front row looks vulnerable (Scotland destroyed it this June).
I can't see them getting close to England to be honest, and doubtful to Ireland XV. If they lose a couple of the big names for the Georgia match I back Georgia to win, but then Georgia could also lose some big players to unavailability too.