Fiji have unveiled their opening squad for the 2025/2026 SVNS Sequence with head coach Osea Kolinisau backing newcomer Apete Narogo to shine on debut.
Narogo, 23, first turned heads on the 2025 Fiji Bitter Nahehevia 7s match the place his performances helped SR Ubuntu to the title and caught the attention of Kolonisau.
Narogo has since floated round Fiji’s prolonged squad earlier than a powerful Ignite 7s marketing campaign towards New Zealand earlier this month noticed him earn a maiden call-up for Dubai and Cape City.
Predominantly a rover who can even play prop, Narogo informed native reporters his maiden call-up to the Sequence was a “blessing”.
“Each Fijian boy’s dream is to put on the white jersey and symbolize the nation,” Narogo informed the Fiji Occasions.
The Fijian squad retains loads of tempo and energy regardless of the low season lack of Dream Crew member and main strive scorer Joji Nasova, who joined the Fijian Drua on a two-year deal.
2025 Rookie of the Yr nominee George Bose provides his lightning tempo alongside returning pair Sakiusa Siqila and Waisea Nacuqu, whereas try-magnet Vuiviwa Nadulavo has unrivalled X-factor.
The Fijian squad additionally options Jeremaia Matana, Joseva Talacolo, Sevuloni Mocenacagi, Ilikimi Torosi, Alusio Vakadranu, Terio Tamani, Pilipo Bukayaro, and Manueli Maisamoa.
Champions in Singapore and Dubai final season, the Fijians will look to duplicate their desert antics when the Sequence kicks off in earnest on November 29.
Nonetheless, they’ll face a tough title defence in Dubai with pool fixtures towards Argentina, South Africa and France to navigate earlier than the finals.
Fiji squad for Dubai Sevens
- Jeremaia Matana
- Joseva Talacolo
- Sevuloni Mocenacagi
- Ilikimi Vunaki
- Alusio Vakadranu
- Terio Veilawa
- Pilipo Bukayaro
- Ratu Sakiusa Siqila
- Waisea Nacuqu
- George Bose
- Apete Narogo*
- Vuiviwa Naduvalo
- Ratu Manueli Maisamoa
