Fiji name squad for November internationals

October 19, 2021
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Fiji have named their touring squad for the games against Spain, Wales and Georgia during the month of November.

Covid-19 restrictions have proved to be a real spanner in the works for the selectors, however, and, subsequently, no southern-hemisphere players have been selected. The same applies to the coaching staff, meaning Fiji head coach Vern Cotter and co. will not be involved either.

“We could have made arrangements for management and players to travel to for the Northern tour but we were not able to guarantee their return with the unavailability of MIQ spots in Australia and New Zealand.

“We could not take the risk of players and staff being stuck in the Northern Hemisphere in 2022 as such we made the decision not to use anyone from the Southern Hemisphere for the tour,” said FRU Chief Executive Officer John O’Connor.

“Since we are not engaging our Coaches, Management and players from the Southern Hemisphere, we have had no option but to look at alternative arrangements in the Northern Hemisphere.”

Flying Fijians 28-member squad:

Loose Head Prop

Peni Ravai

Eroni Mawi

Hooker

Samuel Matavesi

Peniami Narisia

Tight Head Prop

Luke Tagi

Mesake Doge

Leeroy Atalifo

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