Six Super League players in 50-man Fiji squad ahead of World Cup
Six Super League players have been named in Fiji’s initial 50-man squad as they ramp up their preparations for the World Cup.
Hull trio Kane Evans, Joe Lovodua and Chris Satae have all been included. Across the city, Hull KR forward Korbin Sims has been named. He could potentially play in his third World Cup this autumn.
Salford forward King Vuniyayawa has been named in the Bati squad. However, he is unlikely to play in the World Cup after being ruled out for the rest of the Super League season.
Super League’s sixth and final player in the Fiji squad is Castleford flier Jason Qareqare, who has enjoyed a sensational start to his professional career.
The Fiji squad is stacked with NRL talent with the likes of Kevin Naiqama, Maika Sivo, Mikaele Ravalawa, Api Koroisau and Viliame Kikau all included.
Fiji 50-man squad ahead of World Cup:
Kevin Naiqama
Marcelo Montoya
Isaac Lumlume
Vuate Karawalevu
Maika Sivo
Semi Valemei
Vareyti Peceli
Waqa Blake
Taane Milne
Mikaele Ravalawa
Pio Maisamoa Seci
Brandon Wakeham
Sitiveni Moceidreke
Kurt Donoghoe
Ilaitia Moceidreke
Joeli Baleilevuka
Amenatave Bakabaka
Wilson Tabuya
Marika Turagaiviu
Ethan Robinson
Waqasaqa Qiolevu
Jason Qareqare
Inoke Vasuturaga
Iosefo Masi
Mesake Kurikitoga
Sunia Turuva
Netani Masima
Neville Fiu
Api Koroisau
Joe Lovodua
Penioni Tagituimua
Tariq Sims
Viliame Kikau
King Vuniyayawa
Lamar Manuel Liolevave
Jacob Saifiti
Daniel Saifiti
Korbin Sims
Tui Kamikamica
Kane Evans
Joseph Vakacereivalu
Taniela Sadrugu
Tikiko Noke
Lasarusa Tabu
Jason Tigarea
William Eyre
Penaia Nadakuni
Chris Satae
Kaylen Miller
Maika Serulevu
Here at Love Rugby League, we’re creating the strongest possible line-ups for every nation ahead of the World Cup, in collaboration with He Can Play For.
In these weekly feature pieces, we are selecting the strongest possible side who can represent Fiji. This can include players born in that country, with heritage to the nation or even residency.
Click here to see our predicted Fiji line-up at the World Cup.
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