Fiji Rugby League World Cup 2022 Team Squad, Fixtures

Fiji Rugby League World Cup 2022 Team Squad – The Fijian rugby league team will be looking to go one step further this time, after failing to overcome the semi-finals in the last three editions of the Rugby League World Cup. In the last three editions held in 2008, 2013 and 2017 Fiji lost in the semi-finals. 

With a number of experienced players in their squad, the Fijians will be hoping to make it through to the knockout stages of the competition, and could potentially go all the way to the final.

Fiji has been drawn in Group B for the World Cup, alongside Australia, Scotland and Italy. 

Today, in this article, we will discuss the Fiji team which is one of the sixteen teams participating in the Rugby League World Cup 2022.

Also Read: England Team Squad | New Zealand Team Squad | Ireland Team Squad

Fiji Rugby League World Cup 2022 Team Squad
Fiji Rugby League World Cup 2022 Team Squad

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Fiji Rugby League World Cup 2022 Team Squad

Fiji Rugby League National Team, popularly known as Fiji Bati has been participating in the RLWC since 1992. In these five editions in which they have participated, Fiji has reached semis thrice and has been knocked out in the group stage twice. 

The Fiji Rugby League World Cup squad will be announced by Fiji National Rugby League soon. The team will be led by Kevin Naiqama and head coached by Joe Dakuitoga.

Player Position
Sunia Turuva Fullback
Mikaele Ravalawa Wing
Semi Valemei Centre, Wing
Waqa Blake Centre
Maika Sivo Wing
Kevin Naiqama Five-eighth, Centre, Fullback
Nautu’a Masima Halfback
Joseph Ratuvakacereivalu Prop
Penioni Tagituimua Hooker
Tui Kamikamica Prop, Second-row
Viliame Kikau Second-row
Taniela Sadrugu Second-row
Taane Milne Lock, Second-row, Centre
Isaac Lumelume Wing, Centre
Pio Seci Centre
Lamar Liolevave interchange
Kaylen Miller interchange
Ralulu Nasoki interchange
Waqasaqa Qiolevu interchange
Mesake Kurititoga interchange

Fiji Rugby League World Cup 2022 Fixtures

Fiji have been pooled in group B along with Australia, Italy and Scotland. Fiji will begin their campaign against defending champions Australia. The match will be held at Headingley Stadium, Leeds on 15th October 2022. Followed by this match, Fiji will face Italy and Scotland on the 22nd and 29th of October 2022 at Kingston Park, Newcastle. 

Date Fixture Time (BST) Venue
Sat Oct 15 Australia vs Fiji 7:30 pm Headingley Stadium, Leeds
Sat Oct 22 Italy vs Fiji 7:30 pm Kingston Park, Newcastle
Sat Oct 29 Scotland vs Fiji 2:30 pm Kingston Park, Newcastle

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