Air Pacific Fiji Barbarians' profiles

Ifereimi Tawake Head Coach	Esala Nauga Assistant Coach
Joji Rinakama Assistant Coach	Isei Rayawa Manager
Una Doviverata Physiotherapist	Etonia Nawaisetawa Trainer
Apisai Turukawa (capt) Position: Hooker Colonial Cup team: Stallions 2006 PRC: Fiji Warriors Province: Nadroga Born: 17 December 1975 in Sigatoka Height: 1m78, Weight: 111kg Test caps: 2	Sikeli Gavidi Position: Prop Colonial Cup team: Crusaders 2006 PRC: Fiji Warriors Province: Nadi Born: 20 January 1982 in Lautoka Height: 1m77, Weight: 115kg Test caps: 2
Tough workhorse that helped Nadroga to all of Fiji Rugby’s major titles in 2006. Good team man, and former boxer.	Mobile prop with two Test caps to his name. Also featured for Fiji Development XV when they played Queensland Reds at Ballymore last year.
Isireli Temo Position: Prop Colonial Cup team: Highlanders Province: Suva Born: 28 March 1986 in Lau Height: 1m75, Weight: 105kg Uncapped	Isei Colati Position: Prop Colonial Cup team: Knights Province: Naitasiri Born: 23 December 1983 in Suva Height: 1m75, Weight: 115kg Uncapped
Played on the wing during his schooldays; also part of the Fiji U21s that defeated Scotland in the 2006 IRB World Championships. Rugged young prop who can also play hooker.	Young prospect with good technique. Contributed well to the Knights pack that saw them reach this year’s Colonial Cup semis. Mobile with good ball skills.
Bill Gadolo Position: Hooker Colonial Cup team: Highlanders 2006 PRC: Fiji Barbarians Province: Suva Born: 1 May 1977 in Levuka Height: 1m78, Weight: 105kg Test caps: 17	Vereniki Sauturaga Position: Hooker Colonial Cup team: Knights Province: Naitasiri Born: 18 November 1982 in Suva Height: 1m74 Weight: 100kg Uncapped
A sharp line-out thrower who contributes well to the front row. One of the veterans of the tournament – made his Test debut back in 2000. School teacher.	Tough, mobile hooker who could do well at flanker. Shone during the Colonial Cup with strong defense and good support play.
Josefa Domolailai Position: Lock Colonial Cup team: Stallions Province: Nadroga Born: 11 December 1985 in Sigatoka Height: 1m97, Weight: 105kg Uncapped	Jonacani Batirua Position: Lock Colonial Cup team: Crusaders 2006 PRC: Fiji Barbarians Province: Nadi Born: 26 February 1982 in Nadi Height: 1m95, Weight: 110kg Uncapped
Young lock with good understanding of the game and useful speed. Featured for the HPU Development XV in 2006 and Fiji U21s at IRB World Championships.	An asset in the line-outs for any side, his aerial prowess saw Nadi reach the 2006 Sanyo Cup final. Still knocking on the national selectors door.
Rupeni Nasiga Position: Lock Colonial Cup team: Stallions Province: Nadroga Born: 8 October 1985 in Sigatoka Height: 1m98, Weight: 100kg Uncapped	Mosese Vasuitoga Position: Lock Colonial Cup team: Stallions 2006 PRC: Fiji Barbarians Province: Nadroga Born: 23 January 1984 in Sigatoka Height: 1m95, Weight: 108kg Uncapped
Young lock who started for the Stallions in the Colonial Cup Final. Also played flanker for Fiji U21s last year.	A regular face for Nadroga and a member of the Stallions’ Colonial Cup winning side. A former Fiji Schoolboy and U21 rep.
Koresi Ledua Position: Loosie Colonial Cup team: Highlanders Province: Suva Born: 6 May 1976 in Lau Height: 1m85, Weight: 105kg Uncapped	Ifereimi Naruma Position: Flanker Colonial Cup team: Crusaders Province: Lautoka Born: 13 November 1979 in Sigatoka Height: 1m95, Weight: 110kg Uncapped
Useful at either flanker or No.8. A tough looseman and a sure stopper in defense. Played No.8 for Suva during the 2006 Sanyo Cup but was shifted to the side of the scrum because of his speed.	Former Fiji 7s rep who likes to run straight at defences. Stalked teams from the side of the Crusaders’ scrum during the Colonial Cup. Had a stint in Australia.
Sam Tabua Position: Flanker Colonial Cup team: Crusaders Province: Sydney Born: 19 February 1979 in Lautoka Height: 1m85, Weight: 105kg Test caps: 2	Samu Kunanitu Position: Loosie Colonial Cup team: Stallions Province: Nadroga Born: 30 December 1982 in Suva Height: 1m85, Weight: 96kg Uncapped
Known for his ball hunting skills and timely turnovers. Played Test rugby for Fiji in 2005. Good defence and excellent showing in this year’s Colonial Cup.	Former Suva flanker who also played for the Sharks in 2005. Good balls skills and high strike rate for a forward.
Seveci Taka Position: Halfback Colonial Cup team: Stallions 2006 PRC: Fiji Barbarians Province: Navosa Born: 25 December 1981 in Sigatoka Height: 1m65, Weight: 94kg Test caps: 1	Jock Luita Position: Halfback Colonial Cup team: Sharks Province: Cakaudrove Born: 7 June 1985 in Savusavu Height: 1m76, Weight: 80kg Uncapped
Solid halfback with pace and guile who earned his first cap against Tonga in 2006 and also played against the Junior All Blacks.	Young halfback who stood out for the Sharks in the Colonial Cup. Helped his franchise upset the Crusaders at Churchill Park. Enjoying an excellent season.
Jack Prasad (v/capt) Position: Fly-half Colonial Cup team: Sharks 2006 PRC: Fiji Barbarians Province: Suva Born: 7 July 1982 in Suva Height: 1m73, Weight: 82.8kg Test caps: 6	Marika Vakacegu Position: Utility back Colonial Cup team: Highlanders 2006 PRC: Fiji Barbarians Province: Suva Born: 23 June 1981 in Suva Height: 1m85, Weight: 96kg Test caps: 1 cap
Got posted to Labasa by the Fiji Police Force so he could captain the Sharks. An influential figure that leads by example. Earned his first Fiji cap in 2004.	Gutsy wing-cum-fullback. Solid tackler with a terrific boot. Former Fiji 7s rep, also played for Fiji U21s in 2002.
Jonetani Ralulu Position: Fly-half Colonial Cup team: Stallions Province: Nadroga Born: 30 September 1986 in Sigatoka Height: 1m87, Weight: 90kg Uncapped	Jo Tora Position: Utility back Colonial Cup team: Crusaders 2006 PRC: Fiji Warriors Province: Nadi Born: 16 April 1980 in Nadi Height: 1m79, Weight: 94kg Test caps: 6
Fitted well in the big shoes left by Jiuta Lutumailagi, the Nadroga pivot  who secured an overseas contract. Reliable kicking throughout the Colonial Cup helped the Stallions retain the title.	Equally competent at fly-half or centre. Reads the game well and has a good flat pass. Helped Nadi defeat Suva in the semi-finals of the Sanyo Cup with two dropped goals.
Jonetani Ratu Position: Centre Colonial Cup team: Stallions 2006 PRC: Fiji Barbarians Province: Nadroga Born: 5 April 1977 in Sigatoka Height: 1m84, Weight: 84kg Uncapped	Josefa Satini Position: Utility back Colonial Cup team: Highlanders Province: Naitasiri Born: 8 January 1985 in Taveuni Height: 1m81, Weight: 92kg Uncapped
Helped Nadroga to the 15s and 7s titles in 2006. Also toured with the Fiji Development XV to play the Queensland Reds at Ballymore last year.	Used his experience from the U21 World Championships to help Naitasiri retain the Farebrother trophy five times in 2006. Comfortable at wing and fullback, can also adjust well at centre.
Aseri Latianara Position: Wing Colonial Cup team: Crusaders 2006 PRC: Fiji Barbarians Province: Nadi Born: 21 May 1980 in Suva Height: 1m88, Weight: 96kg Uncapped	Vereniki Goneva Position: Centre Colonial Cup team: Crusaders Province: Nadi Born: 5 April 1984 in Lautoka Height: 1m87, Weight: 97kg Uncapped
A tough-running wing that enjoyed a good run in last year’s Pacific Rugby Cup.	Solid centre who came to prominence during the Colonial Cup. Bustling runner with good fend.
Alipate Naqaya Position: Wing Colonial Cup team: Knights Province: Tailevu Born: 19 October 1977 in Sigatoka Height: 1m76, Weight: 95kg Test caps: 2	Penaia Vakaruru Position: Fullback Colonial Cup team: Sharks 2006 PRC: Fiji Barbarians Province: Ovalau Born: 16 May 1984 in Labasa Height: 1m85, Weight: 85kg Uncapped
Made his Test debut back in 2000 against Japan and has only recently come back into the fold. Formerly with Naitasiri.	Member of Fiji Development XV that played the Queensland Reds last year. Good vision, featured strongly for the Sharks. Possesses a big boot.

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