Eight players from the Fijian Drua have been named in the Flying Fijians squad for their end of year tour.
The Flying Fijians perform the Cibi before a test against Japan in November. Photo: AFP
Twenty-nine players in total have made the team for the tour to Europe where Fiji play three matches against Scotland, Uruguay and France.
After winning the minor premiership of the Aurstralian National Rugby Championship, Drua players to make the national side are Joeli Veitayaki, Eroni Mawi, Mesulame Dolokoto, Ratu Vere Vugakoto, Mosese Voka, Frank Lomani, Alivereti Veitokani, and Albert Tuisue.
Coach John McKee stressed the importance of the tour as Fiji's last assembly before the 2019 Rugby World Cup.
"There will be a lot of focus on the two Tier 1 Test matches, Scotland and France, to measure our performance at this level leading towards 2019," McKee said.
"Uruguay is also an important match for us with Uruguay being one of our Pool D opponents at Rugby World Cup 2019."
The team will be captained by Dominiko Waqaniburotu.
Flying Fijians November Tour Matches:
Nov 10 - Fiji v Scotland, in Edinburgh, Scotland
Nov 17 - Fiji v Uruguay, at Hartpury College, England
Nov 24 - Fiji v France at Stade de France, Paris
Flying Fijians:
Campese Maáfu, Joeli Veitayaki, Eroni Mawi, Mesulame Dolokoto, Ratu Vere Vugakoto, Sam Matavesi, Kalivati Tawake, Manasa Saulo, Ropate Rinakama, Leone Nakarawa, Tevita Cavubati, Albert Tuisue, Dominiko Waqaniburotu, Peceli Yato, Mosese Voka, Viliame Mata, Nemani Nagusa, Frank Lomani, Henry Seniloli, Ben Volavola, Alivereti Veitokani, Eroni Vasiteri, Jale Vatubua, Semi Radradra,Vereniki Goneva, Josua Tuisova, Setareki Tuicuvu, Metuisela Talebula, Eroni Sau.
Players on Standby: Ratunaisa Navuma, Tuapati Talemaitoga, Api Ratuniyarawa, Semi Kunatani, Seru Vularika, Nikola Matawalu, Benito Masilevu, Sevanaia Galala.
Unavailable for selection due to injury: Waisea Nayacelevu, Nemani Nadolo, Timoci Nagusa, Kini Murmurivalu, Patrick Osbourne.
