In June 2008 Wales hosted the 2008 IRB Junior World Championship. Fiji lost all of its pool matches, going down to England 41-17 then losing to Australia by 53-17 before going down in a close match against Canada by 10-17. In the 13th-16th Places Playoffs, Fiji beat USA before going down to Tonga and finishing 14th overall out of 16.
2009
In June 2009, Japan hosted the 2009 IRB Junior World Championship. Fiji lost its first two matches against South Africa (36-10) and France (48-25) before defeating Italy by 20-14 with tries to Ledua and Matawalu. Fiji lost out to Scotland in the semifinal playoffs and then losing to Argentina in the 11th place play off and finished overall at 12th position and due to its 12th finish, qualified for the next championship in 2010 which was reduced to 12 teams.
2010
In June 2010, Argentina hosted the 2010 IRB Junior World Championship. Fiji played its first game against 2 times winners New Zealand going down 44-11 with tries to Christopher Nasiganyavi and 2 penalties to Josh Matavesi. They were thumped 31-13 by Wales but accounted for Samoa beating them 15-12. In the 5th place play-off, Fiji were beaten 44-9 by France before losing to Wales again in the 7th place play off by 39-15 and finishing 8th overall.
2011
In June 2011, Italy hosted the 2011 IRB Junior World Championship. Fiji played its first game against France losing 24-12 before getting thrashed 50-25 by Australia. Fiji then went on to beat Tonga 36-18. In the 5th-8th place play-off, Fiji thrashed Wales by 34-20 before getting thrashed by South Africa by 104-17 who scored 14 tries to 2. Even after the loss, Fiji finished at its best ever position of 6th.
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The Fiji national under 20 rugby team is for Fijian rugby union players aged 20 or under on January 1 of the year during which they are selected Fiji Under 20UnionFiji Rugby UnionNickname s Baby Flying FijiansEmblem s the PalmCoach es Viliame GadoloTeam kitChange kitUnder 20 age grade rugby came into existence as a result of the IRB combining the Under 19 Rugby World Championship and Under 21 Rugby World Championship into a single IRB Junior World Championship tournament 1 Since 2014 the Fiji under 20 team has been invited to compete at the Australian Under 20 Rugby Championship Contents 1 Junior World Championship Trophy 1 1 Overview 1 2 2008 1 3 2009 1 4 2010 1 5 2011 2 Squads 2 1 2015 2 2 2014 3 Notable former coaches 4 Notable former players 5 See also 6 ReferencesJunior World Championship Trophy EditOverview Edit 2008 World Championship 14th 2009 World Championship 12th 2010 World Championship 8th 2011 World Championship 6th 2012 World Championship 11th 2013 World Championship 11th 2014 World Championship 12th 2015 World Trophy 6th 2016 World Trophy 3rd 2017 World Trophy qualified2008 Edit In June 2008 Wales hosted the 2008 IRB Junior World Championship Fiji lost all of its pool matches going down to England 41 17 then losing to Australia by 53 17 before going down in a close match against Canada by 10 17 In the 13th 16th Places Playoffs Fiji beat USA before going down to Tonga and finishing 14th overall out of 16 2009 Edit In June 2009 Japan hosted the 2009 IRB Junior World Championship Fiji lost its first two matches against South Africa 36 10 and France 48 25 before defeating Italy by 20 14 with tries to Ledua and Matawalu Fiji lost out to Scotland in the semifinal playoffs and then losing to Argentina in the 11th place play off and finished overall at 12th position and due to its 12th finish qualified for the next championship in 2010 which was reduced to 12 teams 2010 Edit In June 2010 Argentina hosted the 2010 IRB Junior World Championship Fiji played its first game against 2 times winners New Zealand going down 44 11 with tries to Christopher Nasiganyavi and 2 penalties to Josh Matavesi They were thumped 31 13 by Wales but accounted for Samoa beating them 15 12 In the 5th place play off Fiji were beaten 44 9 by France before losing to Wales again in the 7th place play off by 39 15 and finishing 8th overall 2011 Edit In June 2011 Italy hosted the 2011 IRB Junior World Championship Fiji played its first game against France losing 24 12 before getting thrashed 50 25 by Australia Fiji then went on to beat Tonga 36 18 In the 5th 8th place play off Fiji thrashed Wales by 34 20 before getting thrashed by South Africa by 104 17 who scored 14 tries to 2 Even after the loss Fiji finished at its best ever position of 6th Squads Edit2015 Edit Squad to the 2015 World Rugby Under 20 Trophy 2 Pateresio Beramaisuva Timoci Bulitavu Jone Jordan Cama Kaveni Dabenaise Waisea Vasuitoga Daroko Filipo Daugunu Rupeni Laganikoro Ratu Josefa Logavatu Eroni Mawi Serupepeli Momo Seveci Nakailagi Peniami Narisia Leone Nawai Ilisavani Nasemira Mateo Qolisese Josaia Raboiliku Tevita Ratuva Viliame Ravouvou Jone Seuvou Asaeli Sorovaki Lekima Tagitagivalu Sela Toga Vatiliai Tuidraki Manuele Tuiqali Seremaia Turagabeci Filimoni SavouTeam Management Coach Viliame Gadolo Assistant Coach Kele Leawere Technical Trainer Mosese Rauluni Strength amp Conditioning Coach Mathew Dooley Team Doctor Dr Josefa Dakuinamako Physio Talisa Whippy Manager Jone Nute2014 Edit Fiji Under 20s squad 2014 IRB Junior World Championship 3 Forwards Veniona Toga Aseri Robarobalevu Jack Driu Apolosi Ranawai Simione Naiduki Maikeli Sivo Glen Osbourne Ilisoni Lagi Poasa Waqanibau Lote Nasiga Paula Bukavere Marika Tokalauvere Antonio Qio Aminiasi Naituiyaga Vasikali Mudu Vincent Sosefo Backs Leone Dawai Marika Tivitivi Tubuka Vueti Elia Murasia Josese Kurokava Maika Baleinaloto Akuila Tabualevu Semi Camaisala Adrea Cocagi Orisi Nawaqaliva Aisake Rokobulimaira Livinai TuicakauNon Travelling Reserves Samu Tawake Venieli Ratuva Jale Uva Dion Fraser Management Salimoni Ravouvou Head Coach Paula Biutanaseva Team Manager Iliesa Samusamuvodre Assistant Coach Jennifer Kula Physiotherapist Alipate Navunisaravi Team Doctor Tikiko Namaua TrainerNotable former coaches Edit Iliesa Tanivula 2010 Inoke Male 2011 Notable former players Edit Nikola Matawalu 2009 Metuisela Talebula 2009 Noa Nakaitaci 2008 Maritino Nemani 2010 Josh Matavesi 2010 Tevita Kuridrani 2010 Semi Radradra 2011 Samu Kerevi 2012 Ben Volavola 2012 See also Edit Sports portalReferences Edit IRB announces restructure of age grade tournaments Archived 2012 10 07 at the Wayback Machine oceaniarugby com 12 May 2015 Oceania Rugby News Fiji and Tonga Squads for World Rugby Trophy in Portugal Retrieved 15 May 2015 International Rugby Board Archived from the original on 2014 05 17 Retrieved 2014 05 16 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Fiji national under 20 rugby union team amp 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