Fiji pick World Cup squad

Fiji have named their squad of 30 players for the 2007 Rugby World Cup in France.

They have gone for a 17-13 split between forwards and backs. No captain has yet been named.

An omission is Rupeni Caucaunibuca, the talented wing whose unreliability has severely tested Fijian rugby authorities in the past with his erratic behaviour. He is at present suspended for the use of marijuana. The suspension would be over during the World Cup.

Fiji are drawn in World Cup Group B along with Australia, Wales, Canada and Japan.

Fiji squad:

Forwards: Graham Dewes, Alefoso Yalayalatabua, Sunia Koto, Vereniki Sauturaga, Jone Railomo, Henry Qiodravu, Bill Gadolo, Iferemi Rawaqa, Kele Leawere, Isoa Domolailai, Wame Lewaravu, Jone Qovu, Netani Talei, Semisi Naevo, Sisa Koyamaibole, Aca Ratuva, Akapusi Qera.

Backs: Jone Dunivucu, Mosese Rauluni, Nicky Little, Waisea Luveniyali, Seremaia Bai, Seru Rabeni, Kameli Ratuvou, Maleli Kunavore, Vilimone Delasau, Isoa Neivua, Filimone Bolavucu, Gabiriele Lovobalavu, Norman Ligairi.