Kaiviti Silktails

The Kaiviti Silktails are a semi-professional rugby league football club based in Fiji. They were formed in 2019 and were announced to compete their first season in the third tier 2020 Ron Massey Cup and to transition into the second tier NSW Cup in 2021.[2]

Kaiviti Silktails
Club information
Full nameKaiviti Silktails Rugby league Football Club
Short nameKaiviti, The Silktails
Colours     Sky Blue
     Navy Blue
Founded2019
Current details
Ground(s)
ChairmanPetero Civoniceva
CoachBrandon Costin[1]
CompetitionRon Massey Cup

History

The New South Wales Rugby League had first endorsed a bid team from Fiji led by Petero Civoniceva early in 2014 to have a team compete in the 2016 NSW Cup competition.[3] The bid received endorsement from the Fiji National Rugby League in 2018.[4] They won their opening match of the 2020 season 40-16 playing at home against the Windsor Wolves.[5]

Stadium
The town-end view of Churchill Park

The Silktails will play all 10 of their 2020 Ron Massey Cup home matches in Churchill Park, Lautoka.[6]

Players

The squad consists of players assigned to Fiji National Rugby League clubs. The inaugural squad selected for their NSWRL Ron Massey Cup debut vs Windsor Wolves[7];

  • 1. Timoci Namotukula - Fullback (Ravovo Rabbitohs)
  • 2. Ropate Tobe - Wing (Army Bears)
  • 3. Maika Serulevu - Centre (West Fiji Dolphins)
  • 4. Turaganivalu Nabetelevu - Centre (Nadera Panthers)
  • 5. Vereti Peceli - Wing (Nadera Panthers)
  • 6. Peter Muni - Five-eighth (Makoi Bulldogs)
  • 7. Apimeleki Lutuimawi - Halfback (West Fiji Dolphins)
  • 8. Osea Sadrau - Prop (West Coast Storms)
  • 9. Penioni Tagituimua - Hooker (Nadera Panthers)
  • 10. Ilisavani Jegesa - Prop (Nabua Broncos)
  • 11. Apakuku Tavodi - Second-row (USP Raiders)
  • 12. Marika Tagicakibau - Second-row (Army Bears)
  • 13. Jowasa Drodrolagi - Lock (Nabua Broncos)
  • 14. Jovilisi Natoya (Coastline Roos)
  • 15. Waisea Nasekai - Lock (Ravoravo Rabbitohs)
  • 16. Tikiko Noke - Prop (Ravoravo Rabbitohs)
  • 17. Josaia Raboiliku (Coastline Roos)
  • 18. Rupeni Naikawakawa (Nadera Panthers)

See also

References
  1. "Fiji NSW Cup bid over the line, but one step at a time". ABC. 27 June 2019.
  2. "Fiji Rugby League to enter NSW Cup in 2021". RNZ. 26 June 2019.
  3. "NSWRL endorses Fiji's bid for NSW Cup team". ABC. 17 July 2014.
  4. "Fiji team in NSW Cup close to reality". NRL.com. 21 January 2018.
  5. "Kaiviti Silktails thrash Windsor Wolves 40-16 in their Ron Massey Cup debut". FijiVillage. 14 March 2020.
  6. "All then home games for Kaiviti Silktails at Churchill Park". FBC News. 15 January 2020.
  7. "Silktails name side for NSWRL Ron Massey Cup". FBC News. 12 March 2020.
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