The national rugby 15s team will continue with the preparation training at Town Ground Rugby Stadium.
Training kicks off at 5pm in the afternoon on Tuesdays and Thursdays to start off with and players are obliged to train with their clubs on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. The rugby 15s Mens training squad will train alongside the national 7s squad for the SPG who are also using the field as well.
The training squad was selected from the 2014 inter Islands championship plus the members of the last squad that represented Solomon Islands in the 2013 Oceania Cup. The training squad members are:
1. Corey Chapman
2. Illisoni Delaiverata
3. Rose Tuwala Delaiverata
4. Watkin Kasoa
5. Grant Hou
6. Fredson Soaki
7. David Chow
8. Steward Baiabe
9. Leslie Puia
10. John Bakila
11. Chris Saru
12. Allen Samani
13. Viv Kelesi
14. Patrick Marie
15. Rodney Kavamauri
16. Steve Momoa
17. Trevor Ngatonga
18. Teururu
19. Steve Buamae
20. Felix Galo
21. Reagan Pitabelama
22. Philemon Campbell
23. Jimmy Maebata
24. Hendry Angikimua,
25. Larvenstar Puia,
26. Drake Chow,
27. Humphrey Tuhanuku,
28. Bobby Sade,
29. Tekaai Nemaia,
30. Sean Lakoa,
31. Kenny Spillius.
32. Castro Tuuimatangi,
33. Jonathan Maitaki,
34. Solly Seuika,
35. Shane Yee,
36. Roger Tepai
37. Jacob Polau,
38. Kelly Kemaiki,
39. Frazer Manau,
40. Harry Kemaiki,
41. McPhilip Aisa,
42. Frank Vaikai
43. Micheal Mamaosi,
44. Sakus Maelasi,
45. Silas Kono Jnr,
46. Tom Bainavalu,
47. Ricky Toatee,
48. Jack Akao.
49. Roman Tongaka,
50. Timo Sanga,
51. Ronnie Saumatangi,
52. Frank Paikea
53. Anthony Maebiru,
54. McBride Wasia,
55. Gareth Kengalu.
56. Ezekiel Rangi
Players are advised to bring proper training wear and water bottle. All players are advised to attend all training sessions as players will be selected on commitment to training and performance.
SIRUF is yet to formalize the management team which comprises of a head coach, assistant coach, team doctor and manager. For now the training squad will be look after by Corey Chapman, Philip Campbell and SIRUF RDO till a management team is put in place.
The Oceania Cup 15s tournament is scheduled to kick off August this year and SIRUF is looking forward to sending a stronger team this year.
