Asinate Serevi, daughter of Fiji 7s legend Waisale Serevi, has been named in the 32-member Rooster Chicken Fijiana 15s squad for the upcoming two Test matches against Japan and Australia.
Asinate plays as a forward for the Scion Rugby Club in the US and has caught the attention of Fijiana 15s coach Senirusi Seruvakula.
She is one of four new players in the squad which includes GPS Rugby Club utility Anna Nasalo, Canberra-based Brumbies player Talei Wilson and rugby league convert Luisa Yaranamua from West Habour Rugby Club in NSW, Australia.
Nasalo was part of the Fijiana 7s side in 2018.
“These players were always on my radar and I have always been in contact with them throughout the season,” said Seruvakula.
“They are not new to the system but still need to prove themselves if they want a spot in the team to the World Cup.”
Seruvakula has retained his core players from the Fijiana Drua who will play a vital role in the Test matches.
“The two Test matches are a boost to their preparation for Rugby World Cup as we will be able to blend the right mixture and get to build a better combination,” Seruvakula said.
“We were back on the field from Monday and have worked out our set pieces and areas that need improvement ahead of the match against Japan.
“Test games are different to the matches we played in the Super W and we will give our best short in trying to maintain an improved performance against the two tough opponents.”
The Fijiana 15s take on Japan at 5pm at the Robina Stadium on the Gold Coast tomorrow.
They then take on Australia next Saturday.
Rooster Chicken Fijiana Drua extended squad Forwards: Joma Rubuti, Vika Matarugu, Karalaini Naisewa, Jade Coates, Doreen Narokete, Sereima Leweniqila, Ema Adivitaloga, Bitila Tawake, Keleni Marawa, Mereoni Vonosese, Jiowana Sauto, Akosita Ravato, Merevesi Ofakimalino, Sera Ravatudei, Adi Unaisi Biau, Anna Nasalo, Asinate Serevi, Ema Masi. Backs: Rusila Tamoi, Merewalesi Rokouono, Vitalina Naikore, Vani Arei, Kolora Lomani, Roela Radiniyavuni, Rejieli Uluinayau, Timaima Ravisa, Raijieli Laqeretabua, Temalesi Sigarara, Luisa Yaranamua, Talei Wilson, Younis Bese, Teresia Tinanivalu
