Suva Highlanders

Suva Highlanders

Suva Highlanders are a Fijian rugby union team. They compete in Fiji's premier rugby union competition, the Colonial Cup.

The franchise area covers Suva, Naitasiri and Kadavu.

History

The franchise was one of four original teams created for the inaugural Colonial Cup in 2004. Suva Highlanders lost 26-21 to Coastal Stallions in the Grand final of the 2004 Colonial Cup.

Northern Sharks were added to the 2005 competition, previously the Northern Division had belonged to the Suva franchise. Suva Highlanders won the Grand final with a 35-27 win over Western Crusaders.

Suva Highlanders made the Grand final again in 2006 but lost 29-15 to Coastal Stallions in a tough encounter.

Club honours

* Colonial Cup winners 2005
* runners-up 2004, 2006

The 2007 Squad

The 2007 Colonial Cup squad is as follows:-

Sunia Koto, Bill Gadolo, Sunia Radovu, Maseikula Gaunavou, Aisake Tarogi, Alifoso Yalayalatabua, Inoke Vasu, Sireli Temo, Wame Lewaravu, Mosese Vasuitoga, Fatafehi Komaisavai, Sainivalati Vunibola, Dale Tonawai, Koresi Ledua, Samu Bola, Mitieli Cama, Samu Kunanitu, Nikolai Baleitamavua, Derek Thomas, Apenisa Ratugoleanavanua, Waisale Vatuvoka, Valerio Racika, Apisai Salada, Sisa Waqa, Sevina Nanuku, Josevata Bola, Kelemedi Bola, Rt Marika Vakacegu, Alusio Buto, Daniele Tabuakuru, Josefa Satini, Paula Tiko, Leone Ratulevu, Manueli Nawalu, Filimoni Bolavucu

Coaching team

*Etuate Waqa = Head Coach
*Isei Rayawa = Manager
*Dale Tonawai = Captain


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