Fiji_Warriors
Fiji Warriors
Rugby team
The Fiji Warriors, also referred to as Fiji A, is a national representative rugby team of rugby union in Fiji. It is the second-tier side to the Fiji national team. The Warriors team is selected from players in the Fijian domestic competitions and competes in the World Rugby Pacific Challenge against Samoa A and Tonga A.[1] Since 2016, the Fiji Warriors team has played in the Americas Pacific Challenge against national A teams from North and South America.
| Union | Fiji Rugby Union | |
|---|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | Warriors, Fiji A | |
| Emblem(s) | the Palm | |
| Coach(es) | Senirusi Seruvakula | |
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Fiji's national A team has made several tours to South America, the earliest being in 2003 where they defeated Uruguay by 24–3 in Montevideo.[2] But the history of the second national team can be traced back almost half a century earlier to 1955 when a Fiji XV side undertook a two-week tour of Samoa and was undefeated in all three matches played.[3]
The Fiji Warriors first played in the Pacific Rugby Cup in 2006, but the team was one of two Fijian sides in the competition for the first five years – the other being the Fiji Barbarians – and so it was not considered to be Fiji A for that period.
In 2010, Fiji A played two matches against 
Tonga A in the first Punjas Series. The team had one win and one loss but claimed the series on aggregate scores.[4] This result was repeated in the second (and concluding) Punjas Series in 2011.[5]
The Pacific Rugby Cup was reorganised in 2011, with Fiji Warriors becoming the sole Fijian representative in the PRC, which has since been mainly contested by national 'A' teams. From 2011 onward the Fiji Warriors team has effectively been Fiji A.
In 2012, the Fiji A team toured to Ireland where they suffered one of their heaviest defeats, beaten 53–0 at Limerick by the
Ireland Wolfhounds.[6]
At the 2015 World Rugby Pacific Challenge, the Fiji Warriors were the runner-up, with wins over Junior Japan and Samoa A and two defeats against the Argentine Pampas XV. In May 2015, the Fiji Warriors made a South American tour to play Uruguay and an Argentina XV, winning all three matches. In 2016, it played World Rugby Pacific Challenge and also World Rugby Americas Pacific Challenge.
2011
- Waisea Daveta*
- Viliame Veikoso*
- Setefano Somoca*
- Sekonaia Kalou*
- Tevita Cavubati**
- Aca Ratuva**
- Jimilai Naikadawa**
- Anare Koliavu
- Nemia Kenatale*
- Taniela Rawaqa**
- Isoa Neivua**
- Ravai Fatiaki*
- Jo Naisilisili**
- Campese Ma'afu*
- Navi Bolatagici
- Penijamini Makutu**
- Apisalome Ratuniyarawa
- Rupeni Nasiga*
- Timoci Vakadranu
- Samu Bola**
- Waisale Vatuvoka
- Jonetani Ralulu**
- Jona Tuitoga
- Paula Tiko
- Adriu Delai**
- Paula Karatu.
Notes
- * denotes players who were in the Fiji 2011 RWC squad.
- ** denotes players who have played for Fiji in a Test.
- *** denotes players who have played 7s for Fiji in the IRB Series.
2015
Fiji Warriors 28-man squad for the uncapped June matches against Uruguay and Pampas XV, acting as 2015 Rugby World Cup warm-ups for all three nations. The team will be coached by Senirusi Seruvakula, who will work closely with the national head coach John McKee.[7]
Warriors Head Coach: 
Senirusi Seruvakula
- Caps Updated: 15 May 2015
Note: Flags indicate national union for the club/province as defined by World Rugby.
| Player | Position | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Club/province |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sireli Ledua (c) | Hooker | (1985-12-12) 12 December 1985 (age 38) | 6 | Northland |
| Jale Sassen | Hooker | (1992-09-06) 6 September 1992 (age 31) | 0 | Tailevu |
| Seru Cakobau | Hooker | (1988-05-22) 22 May 1988 (age 35) | 0 | Nadroga |
| Leeroy Atalifo | Prop | (1988-03-10) 10 March 1988 (age 36) | 1 | Suva |
| Taniela Koroi | Prop | (1990-02-08) 8 February 1990 (age 34) | 1 |  Wellington |
| Peni Ravai | Prop | (1990-06-16) 16 June 1990 (age 33) | 2 | Nadroga |
| Kirwan Sanday | Prop | (1991-02-13) 13 February 1991 (age 33) | 0 |  Easts Tigers |
| Joeli Veitayaki Jr. | Prop | 0 | Naitasiri | |
| Apisai Naikatini | Lock | (1985-04-04) 4 April 1985 (age 39) | 18 | Wellington |
| Savenaca Tabakanalagi | Lock | (1986-08-31) 31 August 1986 (age 37) | 0 | Suva |
| Mataiasi Ucutabua | Lock | 0 | Vatukoula | |
| Meli Baivatu | Flanker | (1993-04-02) 2 April 1993 (age 31) | 0 | Vatukoula |
| Jone Dyer | Flanker | 0 | Vatukoula | |
| Malakai Namalo | Flanker | 0 | Vatukoula | |
| Timoci Sauvoli | Flanker | 0 | Nadroga | |
| Jolame Bera | Number 8 | (1984-02-01) 1 February 1984 (age 40) | 0 | Suva |
| Serupepeli Vularika | Scrum-half | 0 | Suva | |
| Emori Waqa | Scrum-half | (1993-04-24) 24 April 1993 (age 30) | 0 | Tailevu |
| Isoa Donaldson | Fly-half | (1986-09-13) 13 September 1986 (age 37) | 0 | Nadroga |
| Kini Douglas | Fly-half | (1994-01-05) 5 January 1994 (age 30) | 0 | Naitasiri |
| Saimoni Tuilaucala | Centre | 0 | Tavua | |
| John Stewart | Centre | 0 | Suva | |
| Eroni Vasiteri | Centre | (1989-05-27) 27 May 1989 (age 34) | 0 | Nadroga |
| Nacani Wakaya | Wing | 0 | Suva | |
| Josaia Qumi | Wing | 0 | Vatukoula | |
| Sam Speight | Wing | (1985-10-03) 3 October 1985 (age 38) | 0 | Lautoka |
| Kitione Ratu | Fullback | 0 | Vatukoula | |
| Tikilaci Vuibau | Fullback | (1992-08-14) 14 August 1992 (age 31) | 0 | Northland |
Honours
Pacific Challenge (formerly the Pacific Rugby Cup)
- Champion: (9) 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019.
- Runner-up: (4) 2006, 2014, 2015, 2020.
- Runner-up: (1) 2016
Season standings
Pacific Challenge
| Year | Pos | Pld | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | TB | LB | Pts | Final | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2nd | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 88 | 26 | +62 | 2 | 0 | 10 | — | Runner-up on league table (no final) |
| 2019 | 1st | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 170 | 54 | +116 | 3 | 0 | 15 | — | Title winner on league table (no final) |
| 2018 | 1st | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 118 | 31 | +87 | 3 | 0 | 15 | — | Title winner on league table (no final) |
| 2017 | 1st | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 125 | 71 | +54 | 2 | 0 | 15 | — | Title winner on league table (no final) |
| 2016 | 1st | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 134 | 34 | +100 | 3 | 0 | 15 | 36–0 | Won final against  Samoa A |
| 2015 | 2nd | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 145 | 42 | +103 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 9–17 | Lost final to Argentina's Pampas XV |
| 2014 | 3rd | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 154 | 59 | 95 | 2 | 1 | 11 | — | Won 3rd play-off 54–21 against Tonga A |
| 2013 | 1st | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 118 | 155 | -37 | 2 | 0 | 14 | — | Title winner on league table (no final) |
| 2012 | 1st | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 205 | 165 | 40 | 3 | 0 | 31 | — | Title winner on league table (no final) |
| 2011 | 1st | 8 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 144 | 201 | -57 | 0 | 1 | 17 | — | Title winner on league table (no final) |
| 2010 | 1st | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 155 | 73 | +82 | 2 | 1 | 19 | 26–17 | Won final against Fiji Barbarians |
| 2009 | 2nd | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 168 | 89 | +79 | 3 | 2 | 17 | 19–7 | Won final against Upolu Samoa |
| 2008 | 6th | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 70 | 104 | −34 | 0 | 3 | 7 | — | Did not compete in finals |
| 2007 | 4th | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 93 | 90 | +3 | 0 | 1 | 11 | — | Did not compete in finals |
| 2006 | 2nd | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 112 | 72 | +40 | 1 | 1 | 17 | 5–10 | Lost final to Savaii Samoa |
Americas Pacific Challenge
| Year | Pos | Pld | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | TB | LB | Pts | Final | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2nd | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 127 | 65 | +62 | 4 | 0 | 12 | — | Runner-up on league table (no final) |
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Matches against national teams or national 'A" teams since 2010 up to and including the 2015 tour to Uruguay:
16-04-2010 (PS) Fiji A 12–27 
Tonga ANational Stadium, Suva 23-04-2010 (PS) Fiji A 21–3 Tonga AChurchill Park, Lautoka 19-03-2011 (PRC) Fiji Warriors 21–14 Tonga AChurchill Park, Lautoka 22-03-2011 (PRC) 
Samoa A12–23 Fiji Warriors Churchill Park, Lautoka 13-08-2011 (PS) Fiji A 27–12 Tonga AChurchill Park, Lautoka 19-08-2011 (PS) Fiji A 30–32 Tonga AChurchill Park, Lautoka 15-10-2012 (PRC) Fiji Warriors 42–34 Samoa ATeufaiva Stadium, Nuku'alofa 19-10-2012 (PRC) Tonga A16–25 Fiji Warriors Teufaiva Stadium, Nuku'alofa 17-11-2012 
Ireland Wolfhounds53–0 Fiji Warriors Thomond Park, Limerick 18-03-2014 (PRC) 
Junior Japan13–99 Fiji Warriors Bond University, Gold Coast 23-03-2014 (PRC) Fiji Warriors 54–21 Tonga ATG Milner Oval, Sydney 10-03-2015 (PRC) Fiji Warriors 20–22 Pampas XV National Stadium, Suva 14-03-2015 (PRC) Fiji Warriors 83–0 Junior JapanNational Stadium, Suva 18-03-2015 (PRC) Fiji Warriors 42–20 Samoa ANational Stadium, Suva 23-03-2015 (PRC) Fiji Warriors 9–17 Pampas XV National Stadium, Suva 23-05-2015 Uruguay 22–30 Fiji Warriors Estadio Charrúa, Montevideo 27-05-2015 
Argentina XV21–23 Fiji Warriors Estadio Suppici, Colonia del Sacramento
- "PRC 2012 set for kick-off". Fiji Rugby. 10 February 2012. Archived from the original on 6 November 2014. Retrieved 27 January 2012.
- Fiji XV Tour - Montevideo. ESPN. 13 August 2003.
- Fiji XV tour 1955. ESPN.
- Match 2 Report Fiji Live.
- Fiji lose but claim Punjas Series Archived 2 February 2015 at the Wayback Machine.
- 2014 Pacific Rugby Cup News on oceaniarugby.com