FIJI Water Flying Fijians head coach Simon Raiwalui has named three debutants in his starting 15 to take on Tonga this Saturday.
France-based 27-year-old Lekima Tagitagivalu, Fijian Drua fly-half Caleb Muntz and speedster Selestino Ravutaumada will don the black and white colours for the first time in what is expected to be a very physical encounter at Churchill Park this Saturday.
Head coach Simon Raiwalui named Mesake Dog, Peni Ravai and Sam Matavesi for the front row with Isoa Nasilasila and Temo Mayanavanua as the locks, Albert Tuisue at number eight, Levani Botia at openside flanker and Lekima Tagitagivalu at blindside.
And no surprises at the halves combination with the Fijian Drua duo Frank Lomani and Muntz, backed up by Josua ‘The Bus’ Tuisova and Waisea Nayacalevu in the midfield.
The backline trio will feature Jiuta Wainiqolo and Ravutaumada on the wings while Sireli Maqala will wear the No 15 jumper.
Tevita Ikanivere, Eroni Mawi, Luke Tagi, Cirikidaveta, Viliame Mata, Peni Matawalu, Ben Volavola and Semi Radradra are the reserves.
The FIJI Water Flying Fijians will be captained by 36 cap veteran Waisea Nayacalevu who made his debut for the national side in 2012.
The match kicks-off of at 3.05 pm at Churchill Park in Lautoka.
