Seru Rabeni has been named in Fiji's preliminary squad of 30 for the Rugby World Cup in France this autumn.

Fiji have omitted regular captain Alifereti Doviverata, who is on the stand-by list, and winger Rupeni Caucaunibuca, who is serving a ban. Coach Ili Tabua is yet to decide on a new skipper to lead the team in Goup B, where they face Australia, Wales, Canada and Japan.

Winger Rabeni, 28, has more than 20 caps for Fiji, as well as six with the Pacific Islands

Fiji preliminary World Cup squad:
Forwards: Graham Dewes, Alefoso Yalayalatabua, Sunia Koto, Vereniki Sauturaga, Jone Railomo, Henry Qiodravu, Bill Gadolo, Iferemi Rawaqa, Kele Leawere, Isoa Domolailai, Wame Lewaravu, Jone Qovu, Netani Talei, Semisi Naevo, Sisa Koyamaibole, Aca Ratuva, Akapusi Qera.
Backs: Jone Dunivucu, Mosese Rauluni, Nicky Little, Waisea Luveniyali, Seremaia Bai, Seru Rabeni, Kameli Ratuvou, Maleli Kunavore, Vilimone Delasau, Isoa Neivua, Filimone Bolavucu, Gabiriele Lovobalavu, Norman Ligairi.