Kevin Naiqama to captain Fiji at World Cup Nines

Drew Darbyshire

St Helens centre Kevin Naiqama is set to captain Fiji at this autumn’s World Cup Nines.

The 30-year-old has earned 15 caps for Fiji since making his international debut since 2009, scoring four tries.

Penrith Panthers star Viliame Kikau and Melbourne Storm winger Suliasi Vunivalu have also been called up to the squad, while 2019 NRL top try scorer Maika Sivo of the Parramatta Eels is set to feature.

Fiji Nines squad:

Kevin Naiqama

Suliasi Vunivalu

Waqa Blake

Brayden Wiliame

Maika Sivo

Mika Ravalawa

Penioni Tagituimua

Luke Nadrotalo

Api Koroisau

Silistino Ravutaumada

Viliame Kikau

Taane Milne

Isaac Lumelume

Penaia Leveleve

Maika Tudravu

Jose Lawalawa


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