The Flying Fijians team plans to finish on a high note in the final ANS Test match tomorrow.
Head coach Vern Cotter has named a formidable side against the French Barbarians by making seven changes from the Irish match.
“We have been addressing a few injuries whereby we have got Vilimoni Botitu, who has a knee injury, Levani Botia has an ankle injury, Albert Tuisue suspended for four matches and Ratu Leone Rotuisolia had a Head Injury Assessment (HIA) and he won’t be available this weekend,” he said.
Loosehead prop Eroni Mawi, hooker Sam Matavesi and tighthead prop Manasa Saulo get their third consecutive start in the front row.
Veteran lock Apisalome Ratuniyarawa comes into the first 15 and will pair Temo Mayanavanua.
Cotter has moved Isoa Nasilasila from the second row to the blindside flank and has put Kitione Kamikamica on the openside. Viliame Mata remains at No.8.
In the backline, Simione Kuruvoli gets his first start ahead of Frank Lomani. Kuruvoli will partner Ben Volavola.
The midfield combination of Kalaveti Ravouvou and Waisea Nayacalevu continues while Vinaya Habosi and Jiuta Wainiqolo also start on the wings.
Setareki Tuicuvu remains at fullback.
Fiji meets the French Barbarians at 2am (Fiji time) tomorrow.
Fiji: Eroni Mawi, Sam Matavesi, Manasa Saulo, Apisalome Ratuniyarawa, Temo Mayanavanua, Isoa Nasilasila, Kitione Kamikamica, Viliame Mata, Simione Kuruvoli, Ben Volavola, Vinaya Habosi, Kalaveti Ravouvou, Waisea Nayacalevu, Jiuta Wainiqolo, Setareki Tuicuvu. Reserves: Tevtia Ikanivere, Livai Natave, Luke Tagi, Mesulame Dolokoto, John Dyer, Peni Matawalu, Adrea Cocagi, Sireli Maqala.
