Test Rugby: Pacific Nations Cup-Fiji v Junior All Blacks

18.06.2009
Fiji v Junior All Blacks in Lautoka

Preview
Fiji made the more impressive start to this competition out of the two. They powered their way over Tonga with what looked like a fairly good Fijian side containing a good supply of overesaes-based players. The Junior All Blacks had to work hard for their win against Samoa. Could this match tomorrow turn out to be the final?

Previous Encounters
03.06.2006 Junior All Blacks 35-17 in Suva (Pacific Five Nations)01.08.1970 Junior All Blacks 20-9 in Wellington

Prediction: Fiji by 3 points

Teams

Junior All Blacks
15. Tamati Ellison (captain)
14. Rene Ranger
13. Anthony Tuitavake
12. Ryan Crotty
11. Hosea Gear
10. Stephen Brett
9. Chris Smylie
8. Victor Vito
7. Karl Lowe
6. Jason Eaton
5. Tom Donnelly
4. Jeremy Thrush
3. Ben Franks
2. Hikawera Elliot
1. John Schwalger
Reserves
16. Ged Robinson
17. James McGougan
18. Sione Lauaki
19. Alando Soakai
20. Sean Romans
21. Colin Slade
22. Robbie Fruean
Coaches: Ian Foster, Colin Cooper

http://www.allblacks.com/news/10294/Junior-All-Blacks-team-named-to-play-Fiji

Fiji
1 Graham Dewes
2 Sunia Koto
3 Viliame Seuseu
4 Ifereimi Rawaqa
5 Kele Leawere, Capt.
6 Leone Nakarawa
7 Netani Talei
8 Sakiusa Masi
9 Nemia Kenatale
10 Alipate Nolea
11 Timoci Nagusa
12 Seru Rabeni
13 Waisale Suka
14 Filimoni Bolavucu
15 Iliesa Keresoni
Reserves
16 Sireli Ledua
17 Alefoso Yalayalatabua
18 Josefa Domolailai
19 Anthony Wise
20 Jone Daunivucu
21 Waisea Luveniyali
22 Vereniki Goneva
Head Coach: Ilivasi Tabua
http://www.fijilive.com/sports/rugby/news/2009/06/17/10191.Fijilive