Pacific Islanders Rugby Autumn Tour Side 2008
By Kath 11/9/08
September 11 2008
Investec Challenge Series - Pacific Islanders Rugby Autumn Tour Side 2008 The Pacific Islanders rugby union head coach Ilivasi Tabua has named a 28 strong squad to contest the upcoming tour of Europe. England Play the Pacific Islanders first match up in the series on November 8th at Twickenham
September 11 2008
Investec Challenge Series - Pacific Islanders Rugby Autumn Tour Side 2008 The Pacific Islanders rugby union head coach Ilivasi Tabua has named a 28 strong squad to contest the upcoming tour of Europe. England Play the Pacific Islanders first match up in the series on November 8th at Twickenham
Pacific Islanders Rugby Autumn Tour Side 2008
The Pacific Islanders rugby union head coach Ilivasi Tabua has named a 28 strong squad to contest the upcoming tour of Europe.
The team made up of players from Fiji, Tonga and Samoa have tests against England, France and Italy in November.
Photo from - The Pacific Islanders.com
Tabua who took the Fiji national side to the world cup quarter finals in France last year, says the side is a blend of experience and youth.
This is the third time the combined squad has toured. In 2004 matches were played against Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. Two years later the side toured Wales, Scotland and Ireland.
Team consist of:
Tonga : Soane Tonga’uiha, Kisi Pulu, Aleki Lutui, Hale T Pole, Nili Latu, Viliami Vaki, Finau Maka, Sililo Martens, Pierre Hola.
Fiji : Sunia Koto, Ifereimi Rawaqa, Kele Leawere, Semisi Naevo, Sisa Koyamaibole, Mosese Rauluni, Seremaia Bai, Vilimoni Delasau, Seru Rabeni, Kameti Ratuvou, Isireli Naqelevuki, Isireli Bobo.
Samoa : Census Johnston, Justin Va’a, Daniel Leo, George Stowers, Sailosi Tagicakibau, Seilala Mapusua Gavin Williams.
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Pacific Islanders Rugby Autumn Tour Side 2008
Posted by: Unofficial England Rugby Union (IP Logged)
Date: 11/09/2008 07:20
Pacific Islanders Rugby Autumn Tour Side 2008
Re: Pacific Islanders Rugby Autumn Tour Side 2008
Posted by: Kath. (IP Logged)
Date: 03/11/2008 13:55
UPDATE ON THE PACIFIC ISLANDERS SQUAD
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Sports Hydrant Pacific Islanders get straight to work
The 2008 Sports Hydrant Pacific Islanders went into camp yesterday (UK time) and immediately started preparations for their game with England on Saturday.
The coaching staff had spent the previous 24 hours carefully putting together plans for the upcoming Test matches. An intensely proud Head Coach Quddus Fielea described the challenge ahead:
It is a huge task, no doubt about it.
The rugby we play will be simple, we will run, tackle, play direct and go hard at them. We can make our dreams come true if we stick to our game plan.
In a stirring welcoming speech to players and management, Tour Manager Sitiveni Rabuka reminded the squad of where they came from and of the many challenges ahead:
We represent many people but it doesn't matter where we come from. We stand together as Pacific Islanders.
Pacific Island nations provided the energy and the spark of the Rugby World Cup in France and we now have the opportunity to build on this tradition.
Fielea also announced that six Test PI veteran Mosese Raulini would captain the team with Nili Latu appointed as vice captain.
There have been a number of changes from the original squad announced in September: Samoan prop Kas Lealamanua has been brought in for Soane Tonga'uiha; Ifereimi Rawaqa has been replaced by Paino Hehea; Epi Taione replaces Isireli Naqelevuki and Filipo Levi was brought in last month for Daniel Leo.
The full squad is:
1. Kas Lealamanua Prop Samoa
2. Kisi Pulu Prop Tonga
3. Census Johnston Prop Samoa
4. Justin Vaa Prop Samoa
5. Sunia Koto Hooker Fiji
6. Aleki Lutui Hooker Tonga
7. Paino Hehea Lock Tonga
8. Kele Leawere Lock Fiji
9. Hale T-Pole Lock Tonga
10. Filipo Levi Lock Samoa
11. Nili Latu Flanker Tonga
12. Semisi Naevo Flanker Fiji
13. Viliami Vaki Flanker Tonga
14. George Stowers Flanker Samoa
15. Sisa Koyamaibole No. 8 Fiji
16. Finau Maka No. 8 Tonga
17. Mosese Rauluni Halfback Fiji
18. Sililo Martens Halfback Tonga
19. Seremaia Bai 1st five Fiji
20. Pierre Hola 1st five Tonga
21. Vilimoni Delasau Wing Fiji
22. Sailosi Tagicakibau Wing Samoa
23. Seilala Mapusua 2nd five Samoa
24. Seru Rabeni 2nd five Fiji
25. Kameli Ratuvou Centre Fiji
26. Epi Taione Centre Tonga
27. Sereli Bobo Wing Fiji
28. Gavin Williams Fullback Samoa
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Sports Hydrant Pacific Islanders get straight to work
The 2008 Sports Hydrant Pacific Islanders went into camp yesterday (UK time) and immediately started preparations for their game with England on Saturday.
The coaching staff had spent the previous 24 hours carefully putting together plans for the upcoming Test matches. An intensely proud Head Coach Quddus Fielea described the challenge ahead:
It is a huge task, no doubt about it.
The rugby we play will be simple, we will run, tackle, play direct and go hard at them. We can make our dreams come true if we stick to our game plan.
In a stirring welcoming speech to players and management, Tour Manager Sitiveni Rabuka reminded the squad of where they came from and of the many challenges ahead:
We represent many people but it doesn't matter where we come from. We stand together as Pacific Islanders.
Pacific Island nations provided the energy and the spark of the Rugby World Cup in France and we now have the opportunity to build on this tradition.
Fielea also announced that six Test PI veteran Mosese Raulini would captain the team with Nili Latu appointed as vice captain.
There have been a number of changes from the original squad announced in September: Samoan prop Kas Lealamanua has been brought in for Soane Tonga'uiha; Ifereimi Rawaqa has been replaced by Paino Hehea; Epi Taione replaces Isireli Naqelevuki and Filipo Levi was brought in last month for Daniel Leo.
The full squad is:
1. Kas Lealamanua Prop Samoa
2. Kisi Pulu Prop Tonga
3. Census Johnston Prop Samoa
4. Justin Vaa Prop Samoa
5. Sunia Koto Hooker Fiji
6. Aleki Lutui Hooker Tonga
7. Paino Hehea Lock Tonga
8. Kele Leawere Lock Fiji
9. Hale T-Pole Lock Tonga
10. Filipo Levi Lock Samoa
11. Nili Latu Flanker Tonga
12. Semisi Naevo Flanker Fiji
13. Viliami Vaki Flanker Tonga
14. George Stowers Flanker Samoa
15. Sisa Koyamaibole No. 8 Fiji
16. Finau Maka No. 8 Tonga
17. Mosese Rauluni Halfback Fiji
18. Sililo Martens Halfback Tonga
19. Seremaia Bai 1st five Fiji
20. Pierre Hola 1st five Tonga
21. Vilimoni Delasau Wing Fiji
22. Sailosi Tagicakibau Wing Samoa
23. Seilala Mapusua 2nd five Samoa
24. Seru Rabeni 2nd five Fiji
25. Kameli Ratuvou Centre Fiji
26. Epi Taione Centre Tonga
27. Sereli Bobo Wing Fiji
28. Gavin Williams Fullback Samoa
Re: Pacific Islanders Rugby Autumn Tour Side 2008
Posted by: Kath. (IP Logged)
Date: 03/11/2008 14:04
Pacific Islanders will be Training tomorrow
Tuesday Nov 4
9.30am Training
- Brunel University, Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB8 3PH
Tuesday Nov 4
9.30am Training
- Brunel University, Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB8 3PH
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