Western Crusaders
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Western Crusaders are a Fijian rugby union team. They compete in the Colonial Cup which began on 3 February 2007.
The franchise area covers Lautoka, Nadi, and Yasawa.
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[edit] History
The franchise was one of four original teams created for the inaugural Colonial Cup in 2004.
Western Crusaders made the Grand final of the 2005 Colonial Cup but lost 35-27 to Suva Highlanders.
Bligh Roosters joined the 2007 competition, Western Crusaders gave up Tavua, Vatukoula, Ba and Ra to the new franchise.
[edit] Club Honours
- Colonial Cup runners-up 2005
[edit] 2007 Squad
Taniela Rawaqa, Jona Nareki, Kusitino Vatu, Vereniki Goneva, Atunaisa Ratu, Jo Tora, Aseri Latianara, Waisea Luveniyali, Aporosa Vata (capt), Sunia Nadruku, Kelepi Ketedromo, Sam Tabua, Ifereimi Naruma, Ropate Senikuraciri, Jonacani Batirua, Sikeli Donu, Aseri Tale, Sikeli Gavidi, Sikeli Nasau, Aseri Buli, Paula Cata, Semi Lotawa
[edit] Coaching team
- Iliesa Tanivula
- Iferemi Tawake
- The team manager is Pete Rabuka.
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