Steve Mafi named on Bench for Pittodrie Clash

Tonga have named their side for this Saturday's clash with Scotland in Aberdeen's Pittodrie Stadium.  The only change sees Steve Mafi drop to the bench to replaced by veteran flanker Hale T-Pole, a star of the 2007 World Cup. 

Tonga : Vungakoto Lilo (Tarbes Pyrenees), Fetu'u Vainikolo (Connacht), Sukanaivalu Hufanga (Newcastle Falcons), Sione Piukala (Perpignan), Will Helu (Fasi Ma'ufanga), Fangatapu Apikotoa (Amatori), Taniela Moa (Pau), Viliami Ma'afu (unattached); Alisona Taumalolo (Perpignan), Elvis Taione (Western Force), Halani Aulika (London Irish), Joe Tu'ineau (Aix en Provence), Tukulua Lokotui (Wellington), Hale T-Pole (Northland), Nili Latu (captain, NEC).
Replacements : Ilaisa Ma'asi (Counties Manukau), Tevita Mailau (Mont De Marsan), Kamaliele Sakalia (Marist Tonga), Sitiveni Mafi (Leicester), Sione Timani (Llanelli), Viliame 'longi (Marist Longoteme), Eddie Paea (Eastern Suburbs), Alipate Fatafehi (Lyon).

Super Steve named for Yankee Test

Super Steve Mafi is set to make his 8th international appearance for Tonga as the Sea Eagles take on the United States of America in Colwyn Bay, North Wales.  The Tongans will be looking to set the record straight after a mid-week loss to Newcastle followed quickly after their close loss to Italy in Brescia.  However the USA are unlikely to provide as much as a test, they include Shawn Pittman at prop who is still without a club after his release from London Welsh this summer.

1.Alisona Taumalolo
2.Elvis Taione
3.Halani ’Aulika
4.Joe Tu’ineau
5.Tukulua Lokotui
6.Sitiveni Mafi
7.Nili Latu (C)
8.Viliami Ma’afu

9.Taniela Moa
10.Fangatapu ’Apikotoa
11.Fetu’u Vainikolo
12.Sione Piukala
13.Sukanaivalu Hufanga
14.Will Helu
15.Vungakoto Lilo

Bench:
16.Ilaisa Ma’asi
17.Kisi Pulu
18.Tevita Mailau
19.Hale T Pole
20.Josh Afu
21.Viliame ’longi
22.Eddie Paea
23.Alipate Fatafehi

USA:
1: Shawn Pittman (21 caps)
2: Chris Biller (20 caps)
3: Eric Fry (10 caps, 1 try, 5 points)
4: Brian Doyle (7 caps, 1 try, 5 points)
5: Louis Stanfill (34 caps, 3 tries, 15 points)
6: Scott LaValla (13 caps, 1 try, 5 points)
7: Eric Quill (1 cap)
8: Todd Clever - captain (44 caps, 11 tries, 55 points)
9: Robbie Shaw (3 caps, 2 tries, 10 points)
10: Toby L'Estrange (1 cap, 1 try, 5 points)
11: Luke Hume (4 caps, 1 try, 5 points)
12: Andrew Suniula (16 caps, 3 tries, 15 points)
13: Paul Emerick (51 caps, 16 tries, 80 points)
14: Cornelius Dirksen (1 cap)
15: Zachary Pangelinan (debutant)

Goneva to face Thomund Teest

The Flyting Fijians have retained the services of Tigers wing Vereniki Goneva for their match with Ireland at Thomund Park.  Rather arrogantly the Irish are refusing to cap this match, whether the IRB would allow this colonial 1980s attitude in a nation where they weren't based is an interesting thought, especially when we see Wales cap games against club sides.  It would have been strong government if the IRB had forced the Irish to cap this match.  Another consequence is that should Fiji pull off a shock they won't get any benefit in the World Rankings and equally Ireland wouldn't lose any points.  In a tight race for 8th place a shock here could have made a huge impact.

Shame on you Ireland.  Shame on you IRB.

Fiji: 15 Metuisela Talebula, 14 Simeli Koniferedi, 13 Vereniki Govena, 12 Josh Matavesi, 11 Watisoni Votu, 10 Jonetani Ralulu, 9 Nikola Matawalu, 8 Nemani Nagusa, 7 Malakai Ravulo, 6 Iliesa Ratuva, 5 Api Naikatini, 4 Leone Nakarawa, 3 Deacon Manu (captain), 2 Viliame Veikoso, 1 Jerry Yanuyanutawa.
Replacements: 16 Tuapati Talemaitoga, 17 Manasa Saulo, 18 Setefano Somoca, 19 Apisalome Ratuniyarawa, 20 Jovili Domolailai, 21 Kelemedi Bola, 22 Saula Radidi/Ravai Fatiaki, 23 Timoci Matanavou.

Ireland: 15 Denis Hurley, 14 Fergus McFadden, 13 Darren Cave, 12 Luke Marshall, 11 Craig Gilroy, 10 Paddy Jackson, 9 Conor Murray, 8 Jamie Heaslip (captain), 7 John Muldoon, 6 Iain Henderson, 5 Dan Tuohy, 4 Donncha O'Callaghan, 3 Mike Ross, 2 Sean Cronin, 1 David Kilcoyne.
Replacements: 16 Richardt Strauss, 17 Cian Healy, 18 Michael Bent, 19 Donncha Ryan, 20 Chris Henry, 21 Paul Marshall, 22 Jonathan Sexton, 23 Simon Zebo.

10 out of 10 for Peerless Parling

Geoff Parling is in line to make his tenth start for England as they take on Australia this Saturday at Twickenham.  Parling made his debut away to Scotland in last years Six Nations and hasn't missed a test since.  His calming lineout presence was a great boon to Tom Youngs last week and his physical ruck work is exemplary, though often underrated due to his wiry frame.  

All 6 Tigers retain their places from last week, Manu Tuilagi winning his 15th cap, and Ben Youngs again has to make do with a place on the bench.

England (v Australia, Twickenham Stadium, Saturday 2.30pm)
15 Alex Goode (Saracens, 3 caps)
14 Chris Ashton (Saracens, 26 caps)
13 Manusamoa Tuilagi (Leicester Tigers, 14 caps)
12 Brad Barritt (Saracens, 8 caps)
11 Charlie Sharples (Gloucester Rugby, 3 caps)
10 Toby Flood (Leicester Tigers, 51 caps)
9 Danny Care (Harlequins, 34 caps)
1 Joe Marler (Harlequins, 4 caps)
2 Tom Youngs (Leicester Tigers, 1 cap)
3 Dan Cole (Leicester Tigers, 32 caps)
4 Tom Palmer (London Wasps, 41 caps)
5 Geoff Parling (Leicester Tigers, 9 caps)
6 Tom Johnson (Exeter Chiefs, 4 caps)
7 Chris Robshaw (Harlequins, 9 caps) (c)
8 Thomas Waldrom (Leicester Tigers, 3 caps)

Replacements
16 David Paice (London Irish, 3 caps)
17 David Wilson (Bath Rugby, 20 caps)
18 Mako Vunipola (Saracens, 1 cap)
19 Joe Launchbury (London Wasps, 1 cap)
20 Tom Wood (Northampton Saints, 10 caps)
21 Ben Youngs (Leicester Tigers, 25 caps)
22 Owen Farrell (Saracens, 9 caps)
23 Mike Brown (Harlequins, 8 caps)

Visting Maori name side for tour opener

The New Zealand Maori have named their XV for their visit to Welford Road this Tuesday.  

Controversial fly half Willie Ripia makes his first class come back after leaving the Western Force in January in disgrace.  Ripia was accused of stealing from teammates to fund a crippling gambling addiction. He has only played 8 games for Bay of Plenty's development side since and his inclusion in the tour has hit the headlines in his native New Zealand. 

6 players are making their Maori debuts whilst a further 5 could do so from the bench.  The starters are Shane Christie, Elliot Dixon, Frae Wilson, Kade Poki, Charlie Ngatai and Kurt Baker.  Andre Taylor, Quentin MacDonald, Nick Crosswell, Jamison Gibson-Park, and Declan O'Donnell are all on the bench and waiting for their first taste of Maori action.

The bulk of the team is from the Highlanders (7), Hurricanes (6) and Cheifs (6) with only the Auckland based Blues having no representation after their poor Super Rugby Season.  Flanker Shane Christie and Jamison Gibson-Park have both been drafted for next years Super Rugby by the Crusaders and the Blues respectively. 

Maori team:
1. Ben May (Hurricanes)
2. Hika Elliot* (Chiefs)
3. Ben Afeaki (Chiefs)
4. Jarrad Hoeata* (Highlanders)
5. Jason Eaton* (Hurricanes)
6. Shane Christie (Tasman/No Super Rugby)
7. Tanerau Latimer* (c) (Chiefs)
8. Elliot Dixon (Highlanders)
9. Frae Wilson (Hurricanes)
10. Willie Ripia (Bay of Plenty)
11. Kade Poki (Highlanders)
12. Tim Bateman (Hurricanes)
13. Charlie Ngatai (Hurricanes)
14. Kurt Baker (Highlanders)
15. Andre Taylor (Hurricanes)
Reserves:
16. Quentin MacDonald (Crusaders)
17. Jacob Ellison (Highlanders)
18. Bronson Murray (Highlanders)
19. Romana Graham (Chiefs)
20. Nick Crosswell (Highlanders)
21. Jamison Gibson-Park (Taranaki/No Super Rugby)
22. Jackson Willison (Chiefs)
23. Declan O'Donnell (Chiefs)
*Indicates capped for New Zealand All Blacks at test level

Goneva to face England at Twickenham

Vereniki Goneva will play opposite fellow Tiger Manu Tuilagi as he is named in the centres for Fiji's tour match at Twickenham on Saturday. Despite featuring mainly on the wing for Tigers Goneva is no stranger to the centre having won 10 of his 26 Fijian caps there and playing regularly in the position for Tarbes last season.

Goneva's inclusion brings the number of Tigers on show at Twickenham to 8 with 7 starting.

Other familiar names are Exeter's Sireli Naqelevuki and Gloucester's Akapusi Qera.  Llanelli's Deacon Manu captains from tighthead prop.  


Fiji: 15 Simeli Koniferedi, 14 Samu Wara, 13 Vereniki Goneva, 12 Sireli Naqelevuki, 11 Watisoni Votu, 10 Metuisela Talebula, 9 Nicola Matawalu, 1 Ratu Makutu, 2 Viliame Veikoso, 3 Deacon Manu, 4 Leone Nakawara 5 Apisolame Ratuniyarawa, 6 Api Naikatani, 7 Malaki Ravulo, 8 Akapusi Qera
Replacements: 16 Seremaia Naureure, 17 Setafano Samoca, 18 Manasa Saulo 19 Sekonaia Kalou, 20 Iliesa Ratuva, 21 Kelemedi Bola, 22 Josh Matavesi, 23 Ravai Fatiaki

Super Steve to face Italy

Tonga coach Epi Taione has today named his side to face Italy in Brescia on Sunday.  Tigers star Steeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeve Mafi is named on the blindside and will be looking forward to facing off against clubmate Martin Castrogiovanni who will surely be in the Italy side.  This will be Steve's 7th cap and his first in Europe.

Tonga: 15 Vungakoto Lilo, 14 Fetu'u Vainikolo, 13 Sukanaivalu Hufanga, 12 Sione Piukala, 11 Viliami Helu, 10 Fangatapu 'Apikotoa, 9 Taniela Moa (captain), 8 Viliami Ma'afu, 7 Sione Vaiomo'unga, 6 Sitiveni Mafi, 5 Tukulua Lokotui, 4 Joe Tu'ineau, 3 Halani 'Aulika, 2 Elvis Taione, 1 Alisona Taumalolo
Replacements: 16 Ilaisa Ma'asi, 17 Tevita Mailau, 18 Hale T-Pole, 19 Paula Kaho, 20 Samisoni Fisilau, 21 Alipate Fatafehi, 22 Viliame 'longi, 23 Soane Tonga'uiha.

Just Gr8!

8 Tigers have been named by England supremo Stuart Lancaster for the 4 match Autumn International series.  There are 4 forwards: Dan Cole, Geoff Parling, Thomas Waldrom and new inclusion Tom Youngs as well as the awesome foursome of Ben Youngs, Toby Flood, Anthony Allen and Manu Tuilagi in the backs.  That foursome have only lost 2 of over 30 games played together at club level, surely it is time to see if they can cut it at international level too?  

England will play Fiji, Australia, South Africa and then New Zealand.  The 8 players are in line to miss 5 Tigers games: 2 LV cup games, the Maori game, as well as Wasps away and Bath at home in the Premiership.

These 8 bring the number of Autumn calls on the Tigers to 13, including 4 props, as Mulipola (Samoa), Ayerza (Argentina), Castrogiovanni (Italy), Mafi (Tonga) and Goneva (Fiji) are also missing.  I'm sure the national press will remember that when we inevitably struggle in the international window.

Congratulations to Dan, Geoff, Thomas, Toby, Manu, Anthony and most of all Ben and Tom brothers in arms.  Hopefully they will emulate the Underwoods and enjoy many England games together (a few grand slams wouldn't go a miss either!) and create a life time of happy memories for all those family Christmases of the future.

England
Forwards (17)
Mouritz Botha (Saracens)
Dan Cole (Leicester Tigers)
James Haskell (London Wasps)
Phil Dowson (Northampton Saints)
Dylan Hartley (Northampton Saints)
Tom Johnson (Exeter Chiefs)
Courtney Lawes (Northampton Saints)
Joe Marler (Harlequins)
Ben Morgan (Gloucester Rugby)
Tom Palmer (London Wasps)
Geoff Parling (Leicester Tigers)
Chris Robshaw (Harlequins)
Mako Vunipola (Saracens)
Thomas Waldrom (Leicester Tigers)
David Wilson (Bath Rugby)
Tom Wood (Northampton Saints)
Tom Youngs (Leicester Tigers)
Backs (15)
Anthony Allen (Leicester Tigers)
Chris Ashton (Saracens)
Brad Barritt (Saracens)
Mike Brown (Harlequins)
Danny Care (Harlequins)
Lee Dickson (Northampton Saints)
Owen Farrell (Saracens)
Toby Flood (Leicester Tigers)
Alex Goode (Saracens)
Jonathan Joseph (London Irish)
Ugo Monye (Harlequins)
Charlie Sharples (Gloucester Rugby)
Manusamoa Tuilagi (Leicester Tigers)
Jordan Turner-Hall (Harlequins)
Ben Youngs (Leicester Tigers)

Tom Youngs: What's the fuss about?

Tom Youngs is on the verge of making his test debut after just 6 Premiership starts in the position.  That is a phenomenal rise for the son of an England cap, his farther Nick, and the elder brother of another, Ben (you’ve probably heard of him he’s quite good). 

So what is all the fuss about?

As befits the kind of player who played age group international rugby in the centre he has slick passing skills and the rugby brain to know when to use them.  Witness his cracking off load in the build up to Thomas Waldrom’s try on the opening day against London Welsh.  Tigers have also managed to adapt their tactics to his unique skill set by often having him as first receiver; confident in his ability to spin the ball wide to Toby Flood or Anthony Allen to use an overlap or charge up the middle if nothing is on.

Richard Cockerill says in his book “raw aggression is vital in front five players” and “its 80% attitude and desire against 20% technique”.  Youngs certainly has that raw aggression and desire, 2 seasons learning his trade in the championship with Nottingham, at a completely new and sometimes baffling position, are evidence of the desire to make it in the game.   And aggression is the whole reason he moved to the front row in the first place.  The legend has it that a sin binning on October 10^th 2008 whilst playing for the second team against Saracens, and captaining the side to boot, prompted Heyneke Meyer to suggest the position switch.  His crime?  Scrapping with a Sarries prop. 

But we can’t just forget that 20 technical percent.  And neither does Youngs.  His scrummaging simply is to the standard Tigers desire, and given that this is a club where Julian White once roamed the open pasture that is some compliment.  It easily makes his scrum work international standard and a real strength.  Apparently on age group duty, as a centre remember, he used to practice scrummaging against a young Dan Cole, that’s what I call foresight.  His lineout work has come on leaps and bounds since I first saw him play in the LV cup 3 seasons ago and whilst still the chink in his armour it is merely a scratch on an otherwise perfectly polished skill set.  Of course it is difficult to separate system errors which aren’t his fault from simple miss-throws which are, but that is a challenge he’ll face for England too.

In an age where hooking is undergoing a retro conversion back to the link men and the smaller mobile hookers, like Peter Wheeler was and Schalk Brits is, Youngs is perfectly adapted to this type of game.  He played a season of 7s for England in the IRB World Series just 6 months before the Meyer inspired switch to the smaller spaces of the front row and whilst bulkier now he still shows glimpses of the player lean enough to be a sevens specialist.

Whilst Youngs might be startlingly inexperienced at first glance, 6 Premiership starts and 2 Heineken Cup starts, he actually carriers the experience that a 25 more or less should.  He made his Leicester debut at 19 and has featured in 39 games for Leicester (including 10 at centre) and whilst on loan at Nottingham he made 40 appearances.  He’s played for England at every age group, he’s played for England 7s in the IRB World Series and he’s played for England’s midweek side this summer.  That is substantially more experience than Manu Tuilagi had on debut and more than enough to dispel any thoughts that he isn’t ready for international rugby.

So what’s the fuss about?  Put simply he is the kind of dynamic and aggressive hooker that English rugby is failing to produce in enough numbers.  He’s overcome the kind of setbacks that breed huge mental toughness and is putting in displays that remind this writer at least of the cocky aggressive nuggety hooker that he first watched from the Crumbie terrace: Richard Cockerill.  No wonder he’s starting every week!

Ayerza called for National Service

Just two weeks after returning from national duty with Argentina at the Rugby Championship Marcos Ayerza is set to miss a further three Tigers games as he is selected for the Argentinean tour of Wales, France and Ireland.  He will miss 2 LV Cup games, the Maori friendly and the Premiership encounter with Wasps.

Good Luck Marcos and lets hope you play a bit more this time!

Argentina squad:

Forwards: Juan Martin Fernandez Lobbe (Toulon, captain), Leonardo Senatore (Gimnasia Rosario), Juan Manuel Leguizamon (Lyon), Tomas Leonardi (SIC), Julio Farias Cabello (Tucuman), Tomas de la Vega (CUBA), Patricio Albacete (Toulouse), Manuel Carizza (Jockey Club Rosario), Marcos Ayerza (Leicester Tigers), Agustin Creevy (Montpellier), Juan Figallo (Montpellier), Eusebio Guinazu (unaffiliated), Bruno Postiglioni (La Plata), Francisco Gomez Codela (Biarritz)

Backs: Joaquin Tuculet (Grenoble), Santiago Cordero (Regatas Bella Vista), Horacio Agulla (Bath), Juan Jose Imhoff (Racing Metro), Manuel Montero (Pucara), Gonzalo Camacho (Exeter), Marcelo Bosch (Biarritz), Gonzalo Tiesi (SIC), Juan Martin Hernandez (Racing Metro), Nicolas Sanchez (Bordeaux-Begles), Nicolas Vergallo (Toulouse), Martin Landajo (CASI), Tomas Cubelli (Belgrano Athletic)

Steve Mafi named in Tongan November squad

After a barnstorming Sunday game the Tongan Octopus Steve Mafi has been called up for his nation's November tour squad.  The 4 match tour takes in Castro's Italy in Brescia on November 10th, Dean Richard's Newcastle on Tuesday November 13th, the USA in Colwyn Bay on November 17th and finishing off with Scotland in Aberdeen on the 24th.

Good luck Steeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeve!

Tonga squad:
Forwards: Sona Taumalolo, Saoane Tonga'uha, Alani'Aulika, Tevita Mailau, Taufa'ao Filise, Elevisi Taione, Ilaisa Ma'asi, Aleki Lutui, S. Sakalia, Joe Tu'ineau, Joshua Afu, Sione Timani, Tukulua Lokotui, Samisoni Fifita Masima, Hale Ta Pole, Sitiveni Mafi, Nili Latu, Sione Vaiomo'unga, Paula Kaho, Viliami Ma'afu, Uamano Fono.
Backs: Taniela Moa, Samisoni Fisilau, Fangatapu 'Apikotoa, Adney Mosese Uasila'a, Sione Piukala, Sukanaivalu Hufanga, Hudson Tonga'uiha, Viliami Helu, Viliami 'Iongi, Mateo Malupo, Fetu'u Vainikolo, Vunga Koto Lilo, Sitaleki Lu'au, 'Apakuki Ma'afu.

Logo named in Samoan November Tests Squad

Logovii Mulpola has been named in Samoa's squad for this November's Autumn Internationals.  They play Canada (in Colwyn Bay, which is a bit of a joke) on November 9th, Wales on November 16th and France on November 24th.  He will miss 4 Tigers games but only 1 in the Premiership (Wasps Away on November 24th), and he could make that if he fails to gain selection in the final test.  

Once again there is a suspicious lack of Northampton players in a "minor" nations test squad as Ken and George Pisi are both left out.  Consider Tongahuia not playing for Tonga between the 2007 and 2011 World Cups and American Samu Manoa not representing USA at the 2011 World Cup and very dodgy pattern emerges.  Whether these are genuine selection stinkers by the respective nations or undue politiking from the "Saints" is surely for PRL and the IRB to investigate.  It undermines the Premiership when one side has its international players available and its rivals doesn't and it undermines international rugby when a nations best representatives are being barred from playing.  

Harlequins have Maurice Faasavalu selected but James Johnston misses out in a competitive front row to Mulipola and his elder brother Census Johnston of Toulouse.

Another notable name is of course Alesana Tuilagi who will be part of the touring party. 

1. Sakaria Taulafo - UK
2. Logovii Mulipola – UK
3. Census Johnston – FRA
4. Viliamu Afatia – FRA
5. Tii Paulo – FRA
6. Ole Avei – FRA
7. Daniel Leo – FRA
8. Faatiga Lemalu – NZ
9. Joe Tekori – FRA
10. Filo Paulo – NZ
11. Taiasina Tuifu’a – UK
12. Ofisa Treviranus – UK
13. Maurie Faasavalu – UK
14. Tivani Foma’I – NZ
15. Kane Thompson – JPN
16. Ropeti Lafo
17. Kahn Fotualii – Wales
18. Jeremy Su’a – NZ
19. Auvasa Falealii – NZ
20. Tusi Pisi – JPN
21. Ki Anufe – NZ
22. Setaimata Sa – UK
23. Seilala Mapusua – JPN
24. Paul Williams –UK
25. Robert Lilomaiava – Samoa
26. David Lemi – UK - Captain
27. Reupenna Levasa – Samoa
28. Paul Perez – SA
29. Faatoina Autagavaia – NZ
30. Alesana Tuilagi – JPN

Goneva named in Fijian tour squad

The Fijian Rugby Union has today named the squad for the Flying Fijians 4 game November tour, including Tigers dynamic new winger Vereniki Goneva.  There are 2 capped internationals against England and Georgia plus a mid-week game against Gloucester.  There is also the non-cap game against Ireland.  In some 1970s throw back Ireland has decided that the Fijians aren't worthy of a test game, even though there is no other Ireland match that weekend.  Standard arrogance from the Irish, yet still a disgrace.  I wonder if the Dublin based IRB would have allowed another team to protect itself from losing ranking points before the December Rugby World Cup draw.

http://www.fijilive.com/sports/rugby/news/2012/09/36-named-in-flying-fijians-nov-tour-squad/29136.Fijilive

TOUR FIXTURES:
11/10 - England
11/13 - Gloucester
11/17 - Ireland A
11/24 - Georgia

FORWARDS:
Campese Ma'afu (Cardiff Blues)
Penijamini Makutu (Nadroga)
Vasi Rarawa (Suva)
Seremaia Naureure (Nadroga)
Tale Tuapati (Southland)
Vili Veikoso (Suva)
Deacon Manu (Llanelli Scarlets)
Manasa Saulo (Suva)
Setefano Somoca (Nadroga)
Tevita Cavubati (Tasman)
Seko Kalou (Nadroga)
Apisai Naikatini (Toyota)
Leone Nakarawa (Tailevu)
Api Ratuniyarawa (North Harbour)
Josefa Domolailai (Pau)
Iliesa Ratuva (Nadroga)
Malakai Ravulo (North Harbour)
Waqabaca Kotobalavu (Lautoka)
Nemani Nagusa (Nadroga)
Netani Talei (Edinburgh)

BACKS:
Kelemedi Bola (Lautoka)
Nemia Kenatale (Southland)
Nikola Matawalu (Glasgow)
Jonetani Ralulu (Nadroga)
Metuisela Talebula (Bordeaux)
Josh Matavesi (Worcester)
Josaia Lotawa (Suva)
Ravai Fatiaki (Worcester)
Vereniki Goneva (Leicester)
Watisoni Votu (Lautoka)
Timoci Matanavou (Toulouse)
Maikeli Mocetadra (Suva)
Aisea Natoga (Nadroga)
Waisea Nayacalevu (Stade Francais)
Samu Wara (Western Force)
Simeli Koniferedi (Nadroga)