2008 World Cup
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2008 World Cup Index [Draw] [Player Stats]

Location: International > Nations > First Grade Competition: World Cup

Club: Fiji [Club Headlines]

Squad: Nick Bradley-Qalilawa (Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles), Jason Bukuya (Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks), Namila Davui, Iowane Divavesi (Terrigal Sharks NSW), Aaron Groom (The Bulldogs), Jarryd Hayne* (Paramatta Eels), Sevanaia Koroi (Western Suburbs Magpies NSW), Josua Koroibulu (Ulladulla Bulldogs NSW), Jone Macilai (Fassifern Bombers QLD), Ilisoni Mateiratu (Parkes Spacemen NSW), Darryl Millard (The Bulldogs), Wes Naiqama - captain (Newcastle Knights), Vula Naqau (Terrigal Sharks NSW), Eparama Navale (Dubbo CYMS), Josateki Ravueta (Sawtell Panthers NSW), Osea Sadrau (Fassifern Bombers QLD), Ashton Sims (Brisbane Broncos), James Storer (Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks), Nemani Suguturaga (Suva Bookshop Nabua Broncos), Waisele Sukanaveita - vc (Terrigal Sharks NSW), Semi Tadulala (Bradford Bulls), Alipate Tani (Parkes Spacemen NSW), Kaliova Tani (Fassifern Bombers QLD), Semisi Tora (Parkes Spacemen NSW), Malakai Tuiloa (Ulladulla Bulldogs NSW), Akuila Uate (Newcastle Knights), Jone Wesele (Darlington Point Roosters NSW). * subject to RLIF clearance.
Gains Nick Bradley-Qalilawa (Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles), Jason Bukuya (Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks), Namila Davui, Iowane Divavesi (Terrigal Sharks NSW), Aaron Groom (The Bulldogs), Jarryd Hayne* (Paramatta Eels), Sevanaia Koroi (Western Suburbs Magpies NSW), Josua Koroibulu (Ulladulla Bulldogs NSW), Jone Macilai (Fassifern Bombers QLD), Ilisoni Mateiratu (Parkes Spacemen NSW), Darryl Millard (The Bulldogs), Wes Naiqama - captain (Newcastle Knights), Vula Naqau (Terrigal Sharks NSW), Eparama Navale (Dubbo CYMS), Josateki Ravueta (Sawtell Panthers NSW), Osea Sadrau (Fassifern Bombers QLD), Ashton Sims (Brisbane Broncos), James Storer (Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks), Nemani Suguturaga (Suva Bookshop Nabua Broncos), Waisele Sukanaveita - vc (Terrigal Sharks NSW), Semi Tadulala (Bradford Bulls), Alipate Tani (Parkes Spacemen NSW), Kaliova Tani (Fassifern Bombers QLD), Semisi Tora (Parkes Spacemen NSW), Malakai Tuiloa (Ulladulla Bulldogs NSW), Akuila Uate (Newcastle Knights), Jone Wesele (Darlington Point Roosters NSW).
* subject to RLIF clearance.
Losses: John Sutton (South Sydney Rabbitohs).
Coach: Joe Dakuitoga
Club Season Index: Fiji [Season Matches Review]

Click the match link for full match details including teams, scoring details, articles and more Pool B - Oct 26-Nov 5 Sat Nov 1: Fiji 42 d. France 6 Date: Saturday November 1, 2008 Venue: WIN Stadium, Wollongong (NSW) Crowd: 9,213 Table Position: 3 Tries (7): Akuila Uate 3, Jarryd Hayne 2, Iowane Divavesi, Semsi Tora Goals (7): Wes Naiqama (7 from 10) Pool B - Oct 26-Nov 5 Wed Nov 5: Scotland 18 d. Fiji 16 Date: Wednesday November 5, 2008 Venue: BlueTongue Central Coast Stadium, Gosford, Central Coast (NSW) Crowd: 9,720 Table Position: 3 Tries (3): Semi Tadulala 2, Jayson Bukuya Goals (2): Wes Naiqama (2 from 4) Qualifying Final - Nov 10 Mon: Fiji 30 d. Ireland 14 Date: Monday November 10, 2008 Venue: Skilled Park, Robina, Gold Coast (QLD) Crowd: 8,224 Tries (5): Akuila Uate 2, Jayson Bukuya, Jarryd Hayne, Wes Naiqama Goals (5): Wes Naiqama (5 from 6) Semi Finals - Nov 15-16 Sun: Australia Kangaroos 52 d. Fiji 0 Date: Sunday November 16, 2008 Venue: Sydney Football Stadium, Driver Ave, Moore Park, Sydney (NSW) Crowd: 15,855

Pool B [01 Nov 08] W 42-6 v France Pool B [05 Nov 08] L 16-18 v Scotland Qualifying Final [10 Nov 08] W 30-14 v Ireland Semi Finals [16 Nov 08] L 0-52 v Australia Player record for this season. Click player name for player profile Player P T G FG Pts Nick Bradley-Qalilawa 4 (3) 0 0 0 0 Jayson Bukuya 4 2 0 0 8 Iowane Divavesi 2 1 0 0 4 Aaron Groom 4 0 0 0 0 Jarryd Hayne 4 3 0 0 12 Sevanaia Koroi 4 0 0 0 0 Jone Macilai 1 (1) 0 0 0 0 Daryl Millard 3 0 0 0 0 Wes Naiqama 4 1 14/20 0 32 Kaliova Nauqe 2 (2) 0 0 0 0 Alipate Noilea 3 0 0 0 0 Osea Sadrau 4 (2) 0 0 0 0 Ashton Sims 4 0 0 0 0 James Storer 3 (3) 0 0 0 0 Waisale Sukanaveita 4 0 0 0 0 Semi Tadulala 4 2 0 0 8 Semsi Tora 4 (3) 1 0 0 4 Akuila Uate 4 5 0 0 20 Ilisoni Vonomateiratu 4 0 0 0 0 Jone Wesele 2 (2) 0 0 0 0 20 players used Appearances in brackets denote games off interchange/repl bench Crowd Information: Total: Games 4 - 43012 (Average: 10,753) Home: Games 0 - 0 (Average: 0) Away: Games 0 - 0 (Average: 0) Leading Point Scorers: 32: Wes Naiqama (4) 20: Akuila Uate (4) 12: Jarryd Hayne (4) 8: Jayson Bukuya (4), Semi Tadulala (4) Leading Try Scorers: 5: Akuila Uate (4) 3: Jarryd Hayne (4) 2: Jayson Bukuya (4), Semi Tadulala (4) 1: Iowane Divavesi (2), Wes Naiqama (4), Semsi Tora (4) Leading Goal Scorers: 14: Wes Naiqama. Attempts: 14/20. Accuracy: 70% (4) Numbers in brackets denote appearances