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Baber named squad for Paris tournament

June 8, 2018 6:05 pm

France-based Semi Kunatani has been named in the final 13-member Fiji Airways team for the Paris Tournament which starts tonight.

Coach Gareth Baber has gone for a strong team as Fiji aims to win the tournament and a top three finish also guarantees them the World Series title.

The squad includes captain Jerry Tuwai, Waisea Nacuqu, Vatemo Ravouvou, Jasa Veremalua, Amenoni Nasilasila, Kalione Nasoko, Mesulame Kunavula, Paula Draunisinukula, Josua Vakurunabili, Eroni Sau, Alosio Naduva and Sevuloni Mocenacagi.

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Fiji plays Samoa in its first pool match at 8.50pm and then faces Kenya at 11.46pm today while the final pool match against New Zealand is at 5.15am tomorrow.

The cup quarter-final kicks off at 8.13pm, semi-finals will be at 12.03am on Monday and the final is scheduled for 4.54am.

You can watch the tournament live on FBC TV and catch the commentaries of Fiji’s game on Radio Fiji One.