Deans champions Queen Victoria School leads the charge in the Fiji Schoolboys Under-18 rugby team selection, with 16 players named in the extended squad to face the Australian Schoolboys in two test matches.

QVS contributes a significant portion of the squad across both forwards and backs, showcasing the school’s continued dominance in producing top rugby talent.

Among the QVS players selected are standout captain Anare Tabakaucoro and Deans final player of the match Maleli Naivasi.

The squad also features players from other notable rugby schools, including Ratu Navula College, Natabua High School, and Marist Brothers High School.

FIJI SCHOOLBOYS UNDER-18 EXTENDED SQUAD:
Forwards:
1. Jone Buadromo – Queen Victoria School
2. Rafaele Dagaga – Nasinu Secondary School
3. Raymond Kavukeikaba – Natabua High School
4. Lasarusa Luma – Natabua High School
5. Saimoni Vaisova – Queen Victoria School
6. Savenaca Qabale – Queen Victoria School
7. Ilaitia Rakuro – Queen Victoria School
8. Luke Tuvalu – Ratu Navula College
9. Rupeni Nuinui – Ratu Navula College
10. Waisake Vakacere – Queen Victoria School
11. Marika Koroi – Queen Victoria School
12. Sosiceni Waqa – Queen Victoria School
13. Savenaca Driu – Ba Provincial Freebird Institute
14. Isoa Koroinawai – Queen Victoria School
15. Samu Tuidraki – Ratu Navula College
16. Epeli Roseruvakula – Queen Victoria School
17. Osea Dasalusal – Lelean Memorial School
18. Waisale Rokomoce – Lelean Memorial School
19. Ezekiel Hughes – Marist Brothers High School
20. Sireli Nete – Ratu Kadavulevu School
21. Noe Ceinaturaga – Queen Victoria School

Backs:
22. Emosi Nuku – Marist Brothers High School
23. Viliame Cegidrau – Queen Victoria School
24. Sikeli Bari – Queen Victoria School
25. Meli Buinimasi – Queen Victoria School
26. Anare Tabakaucoro – Queen Victoria School
27. Duacake Vulamainabuaha – Cuvu College
28. Joji Lutumailagi – Ratu Kadavulevu School
29. Josaia Ralulu – Cuvu College
30. Maika Ratuvere – Queen Victoria School
31. Charles Salikikoro – Natabua High School
32. Ame Sagata – Ratu Kadavulevu School
33. Ilimotama Torau – Mahatma Gandhi Memorial School
34. Etonia Moceituba – Ratu Navula College
35. Asaeli Pacolo – Queen Victoria School
36. Maleli Naivasi – Queen Victoria School
37. Nathan Stevens – Queen Victoria School
38. Elima Talatu – Ratu Kadavulevu School

Fiji Schoolboys will meet the Australian Schoolboys for two crucial test matches later this month.