Rugby league convert and Bristol Bears new signing Siva Naulago is set to take the European rugby union by storm.
He was named for the side to face Connacht in the Heineken Champions Cup, Round 2 fixture tomorrow and is set for his first competitive start.
The Fijian-born flyer scored an impressive 17 tries in 21 appearances for Hull FC, the club website reported.
“I’m delighted to have signed for Bristol Bears for the next few seasons,” he said.
Also named in the side is Nadi man Nathan Hughes while Flying Fijians centre Semi Radradra was ruled out because of injury he sustained in the game against Georgia last month.
Team:
15.Max Malins; 14. Siva Naulago, 13. Piers O’Conor, 12. Siale Piutau, 11. Alapati Leiua; 10. Callum Sheedy, 9. Harry Randall; 1. Jake Woolmore, 2. Bryan Byrne, 3. Kyle Sinckler, 4. Dave Attwood, 5. Ed Holmes, 6. Steven Luatua (c), 7. Ben Earl, 8. Nathan Hughes.
System players: 16. Will Capon, 17. Max Lahiff, 18. John Afoa, 19. Joe Joyce, 20. Dan Thomas, 21. Andy Uren, 22. Ioan Lloyd, 23. Niyi Adeolokun.
Unavailable: Harry Thacker, Chris Vui, James Dun, Chris Cook Sam Bedlow, Semi Radradra, Luke Morahan, Charles Piutau, Henry Purdy.
