The Suva Highlanders is a Fijian former rugby union team that had a franchise area covering

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. The team played in Fiji's premier the

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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 in the Grand final of the 2004 Colonial Cup. Northern Sharks 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

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. Suva Highlanders made the Grand final again in 2006 but lost 29-15 to Coastal Stallions in a tough encounter.

Club honours

winners 2005 * runners-up 2004, 2006

The 2007 Squad

The 2007

squad is as follows:

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, Sunia Radovu,

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, 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 Filimoni Vakalololma Bolavucu (born 13 February 1981 in Suva) is a Fijian rugby union player, who currently plays for Dax in Pro D2. He plays as a wing. He played for the Suva Highlanders in the Colonial Cup. He also played for Lomaiviti in th ...

Coaching team

*Head Coach: Etuate Waqa *Manager:

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*Captain:

Dale Tonawai Dale Tonawai Mataluvu (born 9 May 1980) is a Fijian former international rugby union player. A back-row forward from Lawai, Nadroga, Tonawai captained both the Army and Suva in Fijian rugby. Tonawai made his debut for the Fiji XV against Tonga i ...

References

External links

Suva Highlanders
Defunct Fijian rugby union teams Sport in Suva Colonial Cup (rugby union) teams {{Rugbyunion-team-stub