Matavesi heading to RWC

Josh Matavesi is included in the Fijian's final Rugby World Cup squad, along with former Osprey, Tevita Cavubati.

The Flying Fijians' Head Coach John McKee has announced the following squad:

PROPS
1. Lee Roy Atalifo
2. Isei Colati
3. Campese Ma’afu
4. Peni Ravai
5. Manasa Saulo

HOOKERS
6. Sunia Koto (Vice Captain)
7. Tuapati Talemaitoga
8. Viliame Veikoso

LOCKS
9. Tevita Cavubati
10. Leone Nakarawa
11. Api Ratuniyarawa
12. Nemia Soqeta

BACKROW
13. Sakiusa Masi Matadigo
14. Akapusi Qera (Captain)
15. Malakai Ravulo
16. Netani Talei
17. Dom Waqaniburotu
18. Peceli Yato

HALF BACKS
19. Nemia Kenatale
20. Nikola Matawalu
21. Henry Seniloli

INSIDE BACKS
22. Lepani Botia
23. Gabiriele Lovobalavu
24. Joshua Matavesi
25. Ben Volavola

OUTSIDE BACKS
26. Vereniki Goneva (Vice Captain)
27. Kini Murimurivalu
28. Nemani Nadolo
29. Waisea Nayacalevu
30. Metuisela Talebula
31. Asaeli Tikoirotuma

Non Travelling Reserves:
FRONTROW: Joeli Veitayaki, Jerry Yanuyanutawa, Jale Sassen,
LOCK: Savenaca Tabakanalagi,
BACKS: Seremaia Bai, Napolioni Nalaga, Timoci Nagusa

“I am very pleased to announce a very strong and experienced team to represent Fiji at RWC2015,” John McKee said.

“After the successful Pacific Nations Cup campaign and current training camp here in Fiji the squad is working well towards the challenges ahead in the UK at RWC2015.

“Pool A is a very challenging pool and I have every confidence that this team will rise to the challenge and bring their best game to every match at the World Cup.

“Challenges such as those ahead of us bring out the best in top competitors and top teams, “McKee added.

“With this talented group of rugby players, fiercely proud of representing their country, I believe we have a team of players who will bring their best game to the biggest contest in international rugby,”
McKee concluded.

Fiji’s faces host England in the opening match at 8.00pm on Friday 18 September, Twickenham.