Fiji squad named for Barbarians challenge at Kingspan Stadium

Fiji head coach John McKee has named his squad for the upcoming November Tests, including the showdown with the Barbarians at Kingspan Stadium on Friday 11th November.

The Flying Fijians have named a 29-man squad for their trip, which will commence with the Barbarians fixture in Belfast, then includes full internationals against England at Twickenham and Japan, which is being played in Vannes, France.
 
The squad will be captained by Montpellier back-row Akapusi Qera and includes Olympic 7’s gold medalists Josua Tuisova, Leone Nakarawa and Vatemo Ravouvou. Tuisova, who has been starring on the wing for Toulon, is set to make his international debut during the series.
 
There are also a number of other big names among the squad including scrum-half Nikola Matawalu, who joined Bath in 2015 following four seasons at Glasgow Warriors, and try-scoring sensation Nemani Nodolo.
 
Fiji squad for November Tests:
 
Forwards: Campese Ma’afu, Peni Ravai, Joeli Veitayaki, Tuapati Talemaitoga, Jale Sassen, Sunia Koto, Manasa Saulo, Leeroy Atalifo, Mesake Doge, Leone Nakarawa, Api Ratuniyarawa, Nemia Soqeta, Dominiko Waqaniburotu, Naulia Dawai, Mosese Voka, Akapusi Qera (capt), Eremasi Radrodro.
 
Backs: Nikola Matawalu, Serupepeli Vularika, Nemia Kenatale, Ben Volavola, Vatemo Ravouvou, Albert Vulivuli, Waisea Nayacalevu, Vereniki Goneva, Asaeli Tikoirotuma, Nemani Nadolo, Josua Tuisova, Kini Murimurivalu.
 
Tickets to the Barbarians v Fiji match at Kingspan Stadium, Belfast, are priced from just £20 for adults and £12 for juniors, and are available to purchase online at www.ulsterrugby.com/buytickets or by calling the Ulster Rugby Ticket Office on (028) 9049 3222. Group bookings and hospitality packages are also available.