The Vodafone Fiji under 20 rugby team will face one of their biggest challenge this afternoon when they take on Tonga in the first qualifying round of the Oceania U20 Rugby Championship.

Head coach Koli Sewabu has reminded the players about the importance of this match.

“The bottom line is that we have to win both games or score maximum points so that’s the only option if we are going through the Oceania’s competition, and the Junior World Cup tournament, so that’s what we are preparing for the boys and we have been focusing on."

Fiji will take on Tonga at 5.00 pm at Lautoka’s Churchill Park.

Fiji
1. Emmanuel Naciva
2. Ratu Veremalua Vugakoto (Captain)
3. Luke Tagi,
4. Masi Ganita
5. Raikabula Momoedonu
6. Serupepeli Uru
7. Ratu Meli Derenalagi
8. Apisalome Bogidrau
9. Peni Matawalu
10. Tuidraki Samusamuvodre
11. Poniani Batiniu
12. Filimoni Botitu (Vice Captain)
13. Veramu Dikidikilati
14. Timoci Tavatavanawai
15. Josateki Degei
16. Viliame Baravi
17. Savirio Vuata
18. Apakuki Naivanawalu
19. Temo Mayanavanua
20. Lekima Nasemila
21. Simione Kuruvoli
22. Ponijese Lokuta
23. Fabiano Navabale

Tonga
1. Lisiate Alekisanita Sole
2. Senio Latu Samisoni
3. Feao Teutau
4. Justin Afui Mataele
5. Tevita Ngalumaa Oto
6. Ifalemi Sailosi Vea (Captain)
7. Toni Ofa Taufa
8. Siu I Halakakala Kakala
9. Alipate Valentin Tuipulotu ‑ (Vice Captain)
10. Nautu’a Netane Masima
11. Taniela Loti
12. Paula Mosaati Folau
13. Tevita Kavafonoatu Tai
14. Litani Pakalani
15. Uatau He Kakala Penitani
16. Penisoni Fineanganofo
17. Tevita Fakasiia Soafa
18. Poletaki Atuekaho
19. Kaho Tupou
20. Pita ‘Ofa Halaifonua
21. Mataitini Feke
22. Inoke Fakavale Tonga
23. Peni Feluteni He Ofa Vea