UPDATED: Tuqiri replaces Koroiduadua in Fiji squad

September 24, 2023
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Ultimate Rugby

Fiji head coach Simon Raiwalui has replaced prop Jone Koroiduadua in the Rugby World Cup 2023 squad with Emosi Tuqiri following injury.

(Changes to original announcement appear in bold)

Forwards

Prop

Eroni Mawi (Saracens)
Peni Ravai (Queensland Reds)
Emosi Tuqiri (Fijian Drua)
Mesake Doge (Dragons)
Luke Tagi (Provence Rugby)
Samu Tawake (Fijian Drua)

Hooker

Tevita Ikanivere (Fijian Drua)
Sam Matavesi (Northampton Saints)
Zuriel Togiatama (Fijian Drua)

Second row

Isoa Nasilasila (Fijian Drua)
Temo Mayanavanua (Lyon)
Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta (Fijian Drua)
Albert Tuisue (Gloucester)
Lekima Tagitagivalu (Pau)

Back row

Levani Botia (Stade Rochelais)
Vilive Miramira (Fijian Drua)
Meli Derenalagi (Fijian Drua)
Viliame Mata (Edinburgh Rugby)

Backs

Scrum-half

Frank Lomani (Fijian Drua)
Simione Kuruvoli (Fijian Drua)
Peni Matawalu (Fijian Drua)

Fly-half

Teti Tela (Fijian Drua)
Vilimoni Botitu, (Castres Olympique)

Centre

Josua Tuisova (Racing 92)
Semi Radradra (Bristol Bears)
Waisea Nayacalevu (Toulon, captain)
Kalaveti Ravouvou (Fijian Drua)
Sireli Maqala (Bayonne)
Iosefo Masi (Fijian Drua)

Wing

Vinaya Habosi (Fijian Drua)
Jiuta Wainiqolo (Toulon)

Full back

Ilaisa Droasese (Fijian Drua)
Selestino Ravutaumada (Fijian Drua)

Fiji have played pool C matches against Wales (10 September), Australia (17 September) and are set to play Georgia (30 September) and Portugal (8 October).

Players withdrawn through injury from original squad of 33: Caleb Muntz and Jone Koroiduadua