The Suva Highlanders is a Fijian former rugby union team that had a franchise area covering
Suva
Suva () is the capital and largest city of Fiji. It is the home of the country's largest metropolitan area and serves as its major port. The city is located on the southeast coast of the island of Viti Levu, in Rewa Province, Central Divi ...
,
Naitasiri
:see also Naitasiri District
Naitasiri is one of the 14 provinces of Fiji and one of eight located on Viti Levu, Fiji's largest island.
Geography and infrastructure
Naitasiri covers an area of , and occupies the area mostly to the north of Suva, ...
and
Kadavu. The team played in Fiji's premier the
Colonial Cup from 2004 to 2008 before the competition ceased in 2008.
History
The franchise was one of four original teams created for the inaugural Colonial Cup in 2004. Suva Highlanders lost 26-21 to
Coastal Stallions
The Coastal Stallions is a former Fijian rugby union team.
The Coastal Stallions is a Fijian former rugby union team that had a franchise area coverering Nadroga-Navosa, Namosi, Serua and Malolo. The team played in Fiji's premier rugby union co ...
in the Grand final of the 2004 Colonial Cup.
Northern Sharks
The Northern Sharks is a former Fijian rugby union team that had a franchise area covering Vanua Levu, Taveuni
Taveuni (pronounced ) is the third-largest island in Fiji, after Viti Levu and Vanua Levu, with a total land area of . The cigar-sha ...
were added to the 2005 competition, previously the Northern Division had belonged to the Suva franchise. Suva Highlanders won the Grand final with a 35-27 win over
Western Crusaders
The Western Crusaders is a Fijian former rugby union team that had a franchise area coverering Lautoka, Nadi, and Yasawa. The team played in the Colonial Cup from 2004 to 2008 before the competition ceased in 2008.
History
The franchise was one ...
. Suva Highlanders made the Grand final again in 2006 but lost 29-15 to Coastal Stallions in a tough encounter.
Club honours
*
Colonial Cup winners 2005
* runners-up 2004, 2006
The 2007 Squad
The 2007
Colonial Cup squad is as follows:
Sunia Koto,
Bill Gadolo, Sunia Radovu,
Maseikula Gaunavou, Aisake Tarogi, Alifoso Yalayalatabua, Inoke Vasu, Sireli Temo, Wame Lewaravu, Mosese Vasuitoga, Fatafehi Komaisavai, Sainivalati Vunibola, Dale Tonawai, Koresi Ledua, Samu Bola, Mitieli Cama, Samu Kunanitu, Nikolai Baleitamavua, Derek Thomas, Apenisa Ratugoleanavanua, Waisale Vatuvoka, Valerio Racika, Apisai Salada, Sisa Waqa, Sevina Nanuku, Josevata Bola, Kelemedi Bola, Rt Marika Vakacegu, Alusio Buto, Daniele Tabuakuru, Josefa Satini, Paula Tiko, Leone Ratulevu, Manueli Nawalu,
Filimoni Bolavucu
Coaching team
*Head Coach:
Etuate Waqa
*Manager:
Isei Rayawa
*Captain:
Dale Tonawai
References
External links
Suva Highlanders
Defunct Fijian rugby union teams
Sport in Suva
Colonial Cup (rugby union) teams
{{Rugbyunion-team-stub