Stallions crowned 10s Champs

Selectors name strong squad for Provincial 10s

Suva Rugby Union spokesman Peceli Dredrenalagi said they are expecting a competitive 2018 season. This was after Shipping Services Suva Stallions edged out Marist 10-7 in the Suva Tens final at Buckhurst Park, yesterday. “The community-based club prepared well for the competition and deserve the win,” he said.

“Apart from Stallions, the other community teams are working harder to match the Forces teams of Army, Police and Navy.” The Stallions upset favourites Army 19-12 in the Cup quarterfinals before walloping Covenant Brothers 17-7 in the semifinal. Stallions were led by Suva lock forward Alipate Matavilia and Fiji Airways Fijian 7s squad member Elia Canakaivata. Police bowed out during the pool stages while Navy lost to Marist in the other semifinal. Meanwhile, the SRU selectors have selected their team for this weekend’s Provincial 10s competition. The players are to report to training at 5pm tomorrow at Bidesi Park. Squad: Kalivati Tawake (Army), Mateo Kolisese (Navy), Mesulame Dolokoto (QVSOB), Vesi Rarawa (Navy), Jitoko Usumaki (Navy), Sireli Ledua (Army), Samu Bola (Police), Viliame Malorua (Police), Fabiano Ligavai (Lomaivit), Peni Raidre (Army), Saimoni Uuluinakauvadra (Breakthrough), Suliasi Volioli (Breakthrough), James Brown (USP), Jone Tanoa (Police), Elia Canakaivata (Stallions), Asesela Leka (Stallions), Temo Maiyanavanua (Covenant), Tevita Naqali (Covenant), Alipate Nauluvula (Army), Rusiate Kuridrani (Stallions), Seru Cavuilati (Navy), Jone Manu (Covenant), Enele Malele (Covenant), Emosi Mulevoro (Navy), Gabby Komaisavai (Army), Waisale Urabuta (Navy), Inia Tawalo (Army), Meli Kurisaru (Police), Timoci Tavatavanawai (QVSOB), Peni Matawalu (Lomaiviti), Paula Tuvou (Navy), Keponi Paul (Police), Setareki Raoma (QVSOB), Josateki Degei (Stallions), Simione Naiova (Stallions), Anare Saurara (Raiwaqa), Epeli Ratabacaca (Marist), John Stewart (Army), Savenaca Baleidrokadroka (Covenant).