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AFL Fiji have named their extended squad that will be representing the country in the men's division at the 2014 International Cup.

It has been a long and trialling time for the players that have been pressing for a position and those named are men that have been showing their worth each week at the AF Fiji Club Championships.

The extended 36 man squad is made up of Fijian, Australian and New Zealand based players.

The women's squad, Fiji Vonu, is also set to be named shortly. Extended Men's Squad

Fiji-based:

Alipate Savai Navuso (Swans) - captain
Sulio Magiti (Swans),
Solomone Navuso (Swans),
Jim Naco (Swans),
Roedan Baba (Swans),
Roko Waqabaca (Swans),
Kaiyava Davui (Swans),
Semiti Mateiwai (Cats),
Isimeli Qiolevu (Cats),
Nathan Wesley (Cats),
Nemani Qio (Cats),
Filipe Valesu (Cats),
John Valetiri (Cats),
Max Wolfgramm (Cats),
Josese Natadra (Cats),
Jonathan Chongkit (Cats),
Jiuta Vatutei (Bulldogs),
Samesa Salavou (Bulldogs),
Atunaisa Lewanavanua (Bulldogs),
Nemaia (Veqe) Waqa (Bulldogs),
Maciu Raida (Bulldogs),
Patemosi Seilawa (Bulldogs),
Solomoni Cati (Lions),
Eroni Kakaivalu (Lions),
Lausie Frank Allan Stolz (Lions),
Aminiasi Kolikata (Lions),
Jeffery Pauli (Lions),
Mesake Koroi (Lions),
Penisoni (Benson) Tuiova (Lions).

Australia based:

Dylan Wolfgramm (Manningham),
Jerry Vunitabua (Bordertown),
(David) Inoke Ratu (South Warrnambool),
Simi Valenitabu (Fitzroy Stars),
Josua Sovomaiwasa,
Jonacani Tamliso

NZ based:

Chris Cakobau


With the inclusion of overseas based players, the Fiji team is looking to make a big jump from winning the IC11 Division 2 to playing along side the big names in Division 1 come August.

The squad is set to be cut in the coming weeks. Good Luck to all players named.