Rugby

Saqanivere appointed as National U18 coach

August 15, 2019 12:45 pm

Master Masi Saqanavere guided the Ratu Kadavulevu Schools Under-15 team to victory in the Vodafone Deans

World Rugby Level 3 accredited coach Master Masi Saqanavere has been appointed as the Head Coach of the Vodafone National Under 18 School Boys Team.

He joins the High-Performance Unit of Fiji Rugby with a vast experience in coaching.

Saqanavere has also coached the National Under-16 School Boys Team last year in their tour to Australia and guided the Ratu Kadavulevu Schools Under-15 team to victory in the Vodafone Deans last weekend.

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The Vodafone National Under-18 School Boys Team extended squad has been named for the New Zealand tour.

They will tour New Zealand to play from the 26th of next month to the 4th of October.

They will take on the New Zealand Maori, New Zealand Barbarians, New Zealand Schools Boys, and Australian Boys during this tour.

Vodafone Fiji-Under 18s Extended Squad

John Mullaer – Ratu Kadavulevu School
Marika Nawadua – Lelean Memorial School
Alipate Toko – Natabua High School
Semi Qica – Ratu Kadavulevu School
Seremaia Komailevuka – Marist Brother High School
Easi Tawake – Lelean Memorial School
Draunidalo – Ratu Kadavulevu School
Noa Baivatu – Latter Day Saints
Aisake Raqacia – Queen Victoria School
Jacoro Waqanivalu – Marist Brothers High School
Asivorosi Tora – Ratu Kadavulevu School
Lorima Nodrakuro – Latter Day Saints
Kiti Salawa – Ratu Navula College
Aporosa Dainiteri – Nasinu Secondary School
Inia Yavala – Ratu Kadavulevu School
Maximus Lestro – Lelean Memorial School
Ilikimi Torosi – Ratu Kadavulevu School
Talatala Tokaibai – Marist Brothers High School
Semi Savubula – Queen Victoria School
Mosese Qionimacawa – Ratu Kadavulevu School
Isimeli Nayacakalou – Lelean Memorial School
Onisimo Yabaki – Queen Victoria School
Josateki Tuituba – Cuvu College
Mesake Tove – Cuvu College
Jovilisi Taraka – Ratu Kadavulevu School
Kelepi Mataitonga – Cuvu College
Jack Volavola – Cuvu College
Rupeni Geka – Lelean Memorial School
Evironi Korobiau – Ratu Kadavulevu School
Kelemedi Tubutubu – Latter Day Saints
Maikeli Virimi – Ratu Kadavulevu School
Aisea Natoga – Swami Vivekanandan
Michael Ofati – Lelean Memorial School
Lino Koroibuto – Lelean Memorial School
Senirusi Rauqe – Marist Brothers High School
Sevuloni Lutu – Cuvu College
Ilaitia Nabati – Ratu Navula College
Nemani Mudreilagi – Natabua High School
Vuate Karawalevu – Marist Brothers High School
Rusiate Kaibau – Queen Victoria School

Vodafone Fiji-Under 18s Matches in New Zealand

22nd August – Rotorua
Vodafone Fiji-Under 18s VS New Zealand Maori

26th August – Hamilton
Vodafone Fiji-Under 18s VS Australian School Boys

30th August – Hamilton
Vodafone Fiji-Under 18s VS New Zealand School Boys

4th September – Hamilton
Vodafone Fiji-Under 18s VS New Zealand Barbarians

The Fiji Rugby Union is also expected to name the National School Boys Under 14, 15, 16 and 17 later this week for training camps next week.