26 May 2015

Sport: Fiji name extended Rugby World Cup squad

11:26 am on 26 May 2015

Flying Fijians coach John McKee has named an enlarged squad for the upcoming Pacific Nations Cup and Rugby World Cup.

39 year old veteran Sireli Bobo is among the 53 names and could have the chance to extend his record as the oldest Fijian international.

There is no shortage of pace with champion sevens pair Samisoni Viriviri and Savenaca Rawaca included, alongside Crusaders duo Nemani Nadolo and Jone Macilai.

Sevens star Savenaca Rawaca has been included in Fiji's extended Rugby World Cup squad.

Sevens star Savenaca Rawaca has been included in Fiji's extended Rugby World Cup squad. Photo: PHOTOSPORT

Seremaia Bai is poised to bring up his 50th international cap, while Akupusi Qera is expected to lead the team once again.

John McKee says injured trio Timoci Naqusa, Alipate Ratini and Henry Seniloli will be given every opportunity to prove their fitness and says other players will be added to the list.

Full squad:

Forwards

Leeroy Atalifo

Isei Colati

Tevita Cavubati

Taniela Koroi

Sunia Koto

Sisa Koyamaibole

Isireli Ledua

Wame Lewaravu

Campese Ma'afu

Masi Matadigo

Apisai Naikatini

Leone Nakarawa

Nemani Nagusa

Akapusi Qera

Jone Qovu

Api Ratuniyarawa

Peni Ravai

Malakai Ravulo

Kirwan Sanday

Manasa Saulo

Nemia Soqeta

Nemani Talei

Tuapati Talemaitoga

Viliame Veikoso

Dominiko Waqaniburotu

Jerry Yanuyanutawa

Peceli Yato

Backs

Seremia Bai

Sireli Bobo

Lepani Botia

Adriu Delai

Isoa Donaldson

Vereniki Goneva

Nemia Kenatale

Gabby Lovobalavu

Jone Macilai

Benidito Masilevu

Nikola Matawalu

Josh Matavesi

Kini Murimurivalu

Waisea Nayacalevu

Napolioni Nalaga

Nemani Nadolo

Jonetani Ralulu

Savenaca Rawaca

John Stewart

Metuisela Talebula

Asaeli Tikoirotuma

Eroni Vasiteri

Samisoni Viriviri

Serupepeli Vularika

Albert Vulivuli

Watisoni Votu

Injured

Timoci Naqusa

Alipate Ratini

Henry Seniloli