[Source: Fiji Rugby]

Iowane Leone, the brother of Flying Fijians rep, Frank Lomani has taken the next step in his rugby journey.

Leone is amongst the 26 players in the national men’s 7s extended squad for the Dubai 7s tournament.

He is joined by six other Raiwasa Taveuni players including, Manueli Maisamoa, Sefanaia Vuli, Iowane Teba, Jeremaia Matana, Taniela Yaya and Tevita Daugunu.

Another notable inclusion in the squad is Nadroga player also known as ‘The Tornado’, Panapasa Qeruqeru.

Other players who were already in the 7s system include the likes of fireman, Nasoni Tulavu, Elia Canakaivata, Jone Manu, Kaminieli Rasaku, Terio Tamani, Joseva Talacolo, Livai Ikanikoda and Kavekini Tabu.

Olympians Josua Vakurunabili, Jerry Tuwai and Waisea Nacuqu adds depth to the squad.

The Dubai 7s tournament is schedule to kick-off next month.

Fiji 7s extended squad:
2021 – DUBAI EXTENDED SQUAD
1. JOSEVA TALACOLO
2. KAVEKINI TABU
3. JOSUA VAKURINABULI
4. TEVITA DAUGUNU
5. ELIA CANAKAIVATA
6. SEFA NAVULI
7. VENIONI VUKI
8. TIRA WELAGI
9. SIMIONE CECE
10. JEREMAIA MATANA
11. NASONI TULAVO
12. LIVAI IKANIKODA
13. TERIO TAMANI
14. JERRY TUWAI
15. JO VUNISA
16. TANIELA YAYA
17. JONE MANU
18. KAMINIELI RASAKU
19. MANUELI MAISAMOA
20. WAISEA NACUQU
21. IOWANE LEONE
22. PANAPASA QERUQERU
23. FILIPO SAUTURAGA
24. IOWANE TEBA
25. RUSIATE MATAI
26. VUIVUWA NADUVALU