The final team of twelve players and five shadow-reserves were named yesterday, following an intense three day training camp held at the Taurama Aquatic & Indoor Centre (TAIC) over the weekend.
Nine players from the side that finished fourth in the 2015 Pacific Games have retained their spots- Apia Muri, Aron Farmer, Dia Muri, Gabriel Elavo, Liam Wright, Moses Lune Apiko, Matineng Leahy, Purari Muri and Robert Kave.
Charles Parapa and Sibona Kala have earned successful recalls, while 20-year old James Banduru Jnr will make his senior international debut.