Posted by Fiji Rugby on Sunday, July 26, 2020. JOE DRODROLAGI June 17, 2020 Latest French XIII foreign Recruit Jowasa DRODROLAGI is looking forward to joining his French club, By Naveel Krishant | Fiji Village.Com 12 Oct 2020 02:24PM. FIJI AIRWAYS FLYING FIJIANS 2020 TOURING SQUAD: Mesulame Dolokoto, Sam Matavesi, Tevita Ikanivere. Teams will be divided in four pools according to their divisions, with the top two teams in each group progressing to the quarter-finals. He, however, reiterated that due to COVID-19, there are still a lot of moving parts. The biggest change will see the Skipper Cup Premiership become a 14-round competition, with … We use cookies to improve your experience on our website. Bay of Plenty prop Haereiti Hetet has been named in the Flying Fijians squad. O’Connor said cost-cutting was the major factor behind this move, with unions complaining about high transport and logistical expenses. They are in a pool with France, Italy and Scotland in the eight-nation tournament, which includes the usual Six Nations plus Fiji and Georgia. All Rights Reserved. Tailevu vs Namosi Highlights [Source: Fiji Rugby] Skipper Cup Round 1 Highlights Tailevu v Namosi#itsessential. Mesulame Kunavula, Kitione Kamikamica, Johnny Dyer, Albert Tuisue, Manueli Ratuniyarawa, Lekima Tagitagivalu. Share this content. Nadolo, currently at Leicester Tigers, has scored 19 tries for the Flying Fijians in 29 Test appearances. The Drua and Fijian Latui head coach positions have also been advertised, adding fuel to the speculation. Scrums may be scrapped and the NRL's new six-again rule. The group were part of the Skipper Cup and have been training together under the Fiji Rugby Academy. FRU has received more than 30 applications for the Fiji Airways Flying Fijians head coach position, it was confirmed yesterday. FRU Development Unit has been successful so far after rolling out World Rugby level 1 women’s coaching course around the country, and seeing a spike in participants showing interest. Read more about our. Cotter said he has injected a few of the experienced players in each position such as Leone Nakarawa who can guide the team when needed. Fiji-born wing Sevu Reece and Blues number 8 Hoskins Sotutu have been named in the All Blacks 2020 Rugby Championship Squad. The local-based players are expected to fly out on the 24th of this month and Cotter says it will be straight into camp for business. "We won't be going far away from relying on Leone Nakarawa to help these young players in coping up with international rugby pressures so his arm around those players plus guidance from other experienced players will be very important. Photo: PHOTOSPORT. The squad also includes nine Fiji-based players: Tevita Ikanivere, Samuela Tawake, Jone Koroiduadua, Chris Minimbi, Manueli Ratuniyarawa, Peni Matawalu, Simione Kuruvoli, Tuidraki Samusamuvodre and Serupepeli Vularika. Bay of Plenty prop Haereiti Hetet has been named in the Flying Fijians squad. Nadolo, who quit test rugby last year, is back in the squad after a successful switch to Leicester proved he was still a defence busting force. The women’s competition will also be played in the 15-a-side format instead of this year’s 10-a-side competition. We certainly be demanding a lot from them with guidance by the senior ones in the squad," he said. The touring squad welcomes 9 local based players Tevita Ikanivere, Samuela Tawake, Jone Koroiduadua, Chris Minimbi, Manueli Ratuniyarawa, Peni Matawalu, Simione Kuruvoli, Tuidraki Samusamuvodre and Serupepeli Vularika, who are part of the Skipper Cup and have been training together under the Fiji Rugby Academy. meREWARDS lets you get coupon deals, and earn cashback when you complete surveys, dine, travel and shop with our partners. 3:53am, 12 October 2020. Fiji Rugby is working really hard to confirm visa and flights for our local-based players and this has been a great challenge due to boarder closure and availability and connectivity of flights. Forwards: Eroni Mawi, Peni Ravai, Haereiti Hetet, Mesulame Dolokoto, Sam Matavesi, Tevita Ikanivere, Samuela Tawake, Mesake Doge, Jone Koroiduadua, Tevita Ratuva, Leone Nakarawa, Temo Mayanavanua, Chris Minimbi, Mesulame Kunavula, Kitione Kamikamica, Johnny Dyer, Albert Tuisue, Manueli Ratuniyarawa, Lekima Tagitagivalu. Nemani Nadolo in action for Leicester Tigers against London Irish. Competition will be fierce across all positions, with many of the Europe based players coming off the back of stellar seasons including Bristol Bears try scoring machine Semi Radradra, London Irish forward Albert Tuisue and Toulon powerhouse Josua Tuisova. "These players have the ability, with guidance from senior players, to become great Flying Fijians. He said that Nadolo’s return is a boost to the team and he is looking forward to working with him during the tour. Posted by Fiji Rugby on Sunday, July 26, 2020. The two finalists secure automatic promotion to the Skipper Cup Premiership. “I don’t talk a lot as rugby is played on the field and they are good rugby players so we just going to explain what we expect from them and have a very simple approach to that game, drawing from their talent and using it in the best way possible,” Cotter said. The changes include a revamped Vodafone Vanua Championship, which will be now be played in a round-robin format. Cotter has been monitoring all domestic competitions and says it’s been an exciting few weeks watching the Skipper Cup. Tevita Ratuva, Leone Nakarawa, Temo Mayanavanua, Chris Minimbi. The Fiji Rugby Union is set to announce a host of changes to the 2020 domestic rugby calendar after a Special General Meeting at the Warwick Fiji in Korolevu yesterday. “Haereiti has really impressed us with his performance as he can play both sides, left and right, and he is very excited about this opportunity,” Cotter added. According to O’Connor, the majority of applicants are from overseas, with McKee’s name also in the mix. SUVA, Fiji: Nemani Nadolo was a surprise inclusion in the Fiji squad named on Monday (Oct 12) for the Autumn Nations Cup after new coach Vern Cotter coaxed the blockbusting winger out of international retirement. Cotter has been monitoring all domestic competitions and says it’s been an exciting few weeks watching the Skipper Cup. The Flying Fijians will face Portugal in their opening test of the year on 6 November before taking on France (15 November), Italy (21st) and Scotland (28th) in the Autumn Nations Cup. The Fijians will gather in camp later this month and play Portugal on Nov 6 as a warm-up for the Autumn Nations Cup, organised by the Six Nations to replace the traditional international Test window during the coronavirus pandemic. “It’s now just a matter of refining what was discussed in the meeting before we send the calendar back to the unions before the start of next season.”. He, however, reiterated that due to COVID-19, there are still a lot of moving parts. There's a recall for tighthead prop Mesake Doge, who played his only test back in 2016, while Leicester Tigers winger Nemani Nadolo has been coaxed out of international retirement by his former club coach. He says at the same time he’s had to also closely monitor all European rugby to then select and form a squad with solid experience and the potential to face big teams. Consolation Prize - 1 of 375 $200 Cash. This email address is being protected from spambots. The Fiji Rugby Union is set to announce a host of changes to the 2020 domestic rugby calendar after a Special General Meeting at the Warwick Fiji in Korolevu yesterday. Flying Fijians will also play Portugal on 6 November as a warm up to the Autumn Nations Cup.