0
Fiji names World Cup squad
From staff reporters, Fox Sports
July 13, 2007
FIJI has named a forward-based 30-man squad to compete at the Rugby World Cup in France later this year, with a 17-13 split in favour of the pack.
The forwards will now come under the guidance of Australian Greg Mumm, who said Fiji had the ability to upset Wales and Australia, their leading rivals in Pool B at the Rugby World Cup.
"Our forwards will be more competitive," Mumm said.
"We can defeat Wales as we have got the size up front and our forwards have got a good height advantage.
"The only thing we need to work on is to improve on the set pieces."
Mumm said he was "confident that we can upset Wales and we can also match the Wallabies" if Fiji could dominate possession.
Fiji Squad
Forwards:
Graham Dewes, Alefoso Yalayalatabua, Sunia Koto, Vereniki Sauturaga, Jone Railomo, Henry Qiodravu, Bill Gadolo, Iferemi Rawaqa, Kele Lewere, Isoa Domolailai, Wame Lewaravu, Jone Qovu, Netani Talei, Semisi Naevo, Sisa Koyamaibole, Aca Ratuva, Akapusi Qera.
Backs:
Jone Dunivucu, Mosese Rauluni, Nicky Little, Waisea Luveniyali, Seremaia Bai, Seru Rabeni, Kameli Ratuvou, Maleli Kunavore, Vilimone Delasau, Isoa Naivua, Filimone Bolavucu, Gabiriele Lovobalavu, Norman Ligairi.