Fiji squad named for November tour

Fiji centres Waisea Nayacalevu and Semi Radradra have been included in the squad for the November Tour. Nayacalevu and Swire Shipping Fijian Drua hooker Tevita Ikanivere have been named as co-captains.

Josua Tuisova has also made his way back to the squad to give the coach more options in the backline. Kemu Valetini, Ratu Penaia Cakobau, Saimoni Uluinakauvadra and Waqa Nalaga are likely to make their debut in the white jersey. Fiji coach Mick Byrne says he has named the best players who are available right now and he knows they will be up for the challenge in facing top teams in Europe during the tour.

Byrne says he has included players who can be utilised in other positions and that is the strength professional players possess.

Players for the November tour are:

Eroni Mawi, Haereiti Hetet, Livai Natave, Tevita Ikanivere, Samuel Matavesi, Mesulame Dolokoto, Luke Tagi, Samuela Tawake, Jone Koroduadua, Meli Tuni, Isoa Nasilasila, Mesake Vocevoce, Temo Mayanavanua, Ratu Leone Rotuisolia, Ratu Meli Derenalagi, Kitione Salawa, Vilive Miramira,Elia Canakaivata, Frank Lomani, Simione Kuruvoli, Peni Matawalu, Caleb Muntz, Vuate Karawalevu, Ponipate Loganimasi, Inia Tabuavou, Vilimoni Botitu, Apisalome Vota, Jiuta Waniqolo, Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula, Sireli Maqala and Ilaisa Drosese. Drua centre Iosefo Masi and Epeli Momo have been dropped from the squad.

Fiji take on Scotland on the 2nd of November, Wales on the 10th and Ireland on the 23th of November.