The Fiji Water Flying Fijians have named a 35-member squad for their upcoming Nations Championship Test matches against France, Ireland and Italy next month.

The squad features a mix of experienced campaigners and emerging talent, as Fiji prepares to face three of Europe’s top rugby nations.

The forwards are led by experienced players Eroni Mawi, Peni Ravai, Luke Tagi, Kitione Salawa and captain Tevita Ikanivere, alongside Zuriel Togiatama, Peceli Yato, Isoa Nasilasila, and Elia Canakaivata.

Other forwards named include Peniami Narisia, Marika Parker, Mesake Vocevoce, Pita-Gus Sowakula, Lekima Tagitagivalu, Nathan Hughes, Inoke Ravuiwasa, , Joseva Tamani, Setareki Turagacoke and Vilikesa Nairau. .

In the backs, Frank Lomani, Simione Kuruvoli, Terio Tamani, Caleb Muntz, Vilimoni Botitu and Ben Volavola headline the selections.

They are joined by Setareki Bituniyata, Vinaya Habosi, Josua Tuisova, Sireli Maqala, Iosefo Masi, Isikeli Rabitu, Jiuta Wainiqolo, Selestino Ravutaumada, Salesi Rayasi and Ponipate Loganimasi.

Four players – Peniami Narisia, Marika Parker, Nathan Hughes and Setareki Bituniyata – are marked as uncapped selections.

Meanwhile, this selection also sees 11 players from the original 32-member Nations Championship squad miss out, including experienced players Semi Radradra, Levani Botia and Sam Matavesi.

Other notable omissions include Temo Mayanavanua, Tevita Ratuva, Kalaveti Ravouvou and Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula.

With three challenging encounters ahead, the Flying Fijians will be looking to put in strong performances as they take on France, Ireland and Italy.

The team will be counting on the support of the nation as they prepare to represent Fiji on the international stage.