Bligh Roosters

Bligh Roosters

Bligh Roosters are a rugby union franchise based in Tavua. They joined the Colonial Cup in 2007.

The franchise area covers Tavua, Vatukoula, Ba and Ra. [http://www.fijitimes.com/story.aspx?ref=archive&id=56430 "Roosters inclusion a boost: Bari"] "fijitimes.com", February 2007, retrieved 6 February , 2007]

Fiji Rugby Union High Performance Unit manager, Peter Murphy, has been assisting with the team's training programme to get them off the ground.

Most of the players in the team are from near-by villages and worked at the gold mines until recently.

The team played its first match against the Northern Sharks in Labasa on 3rd February 2007. [http://www.fijitimes.com/story.aspx?ref=archive&id=56430 "Brawl mars Cup clash"] "fijitimes.com", February 2007, retrieved 6 February , 2007]

2007 Squad

Emori Ratu (capt), Simeli Tuiteci, Josateki Mami, Mesulame Soga, Sekove Vuniwaqa, Sainivalati Kenatale, Noa Rokomatu, Waisake Gaugau, Joeli Matai, Isei Matai, Kini Namoumou, Epeli Vuniwaqa, Kini Radaveta, Emori Bolobolo, Malakai Bari, Senirusi Rauqe, Seta Ratoto, Savenaca Driu, Petero Natau, Joeli Lotawa, Iveri Momo, Apisalome Take

Coach

*Manasa Bari

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