The yearly Oceania Rugby U20s Trophy is the Oceania Rugby age grade qualification tournament which provides a pathway to the yearly World Rugby U20 Trophy. The winner of the Oceania Rugby U20 Trophy is also eligible to participate in the Oceania Rugby U20s Championship (as determined by standings). For more information on the Oceania Rugby U20s Championship.
The 2017 Oceania Rugby U20s Championship will be hosted by Fiji Rugby Union and will feature Fiji and Tonga in a 2 match fixture on the 28th November and 2nd December. Both teams will be vying for the ‘Oceania’ qualification spot to attend the 2018 World Rugby U20s Trophy along with regional neighbours Samoa who were relegated back to the U20s Trophy following their last place finish at the 2017 World Rugby Championship in Georgia. For more information on 2017 Oceania Rugby U20s Trophy please click here.
The 2016 Oceania Rugby U20s Trophy was hosted by Fiji Rugby Union. The Fijian team were victorious against both the Cook Islands and Tonga to claim the 2016 title and qualify to the 2017 Oceania Rugby U20s Championship joining Australia, New Zealand and Samoa and also the 2017 World Rugby U20s Trophy held in Uruguay.
Kick off is at 5PM at Churchill Park, Lautoka.
FIJI:
- Emmanuel Naciva
- Ratu Veremalua Vugakoto- C
- Luke Tagi
- Masi Ganita
- Raikabula Momoedonu
- Serupepeli Uru
- Ratu Meli Derenalagi
- Apisalome Bogidrau
- Peni Matawalu
- Tuidraki Samusamuvodre
- Poniani Batiniu
- Filimoni Botitu- VC
- Veramu Dikidikilati
- Timoci Tavatavanawai
- Josateki Degei
- Viliame Baravi
- Savirio Vuata
- Apakuki Naivanawalu
- Temo Mayanavanua (Viliame Fereti Tivou)
- Lekima Nasemila
- Simione Kuruvoli
- Ponijese Lokuta
- Fabiano Navabale
TONGA:
- Lisiate Alekisanita Sole
- Senio Latu Samisoni
- Feao Teutau
- Justin Afui Mataele
- Tevita Ngalumaa Oto
- Ifalemi Sailosi Vea – C
- Toni Ofa Taufa
- Siu I Halakakala Kakala
- Alipate Valentin Tuipulotu – VC
- Nautu’a Netane Masima
- Taniela Loti
- Paula Mosaati Folau
- Tevita Kavafonoatu Tai
- Litani Pakalani
- Uatau He Kakala Penitani
- Penisoni Fineanganofo
- Tevita Fakasiia Soafa
- Poletaki Atuekaho
- Kaho Tupou
- Pita ‘Ofa Halaifonua
- Mataitini Feke
- Inoke Fakavale Tonga
- Peni Feluteni He Ofa Vea
- Tickets are available at the Lautoka City Council Office and the Fiji Rugby Union Office in Suva.
- $5 entry (Children under 12 Free Entry to Wooden Grandstand and Embankment)
- Match Schedule:
- 28th November Fiji v Tonga – Kick off at 5pm (Fiji Local Time)
- 2nd December Fiji v Tonga – Kick off at 5pm (Fiji Local Time)
- Broadcast: Both matches will be live streamed via Oceania Rugby Facebook
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