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Fijiana XV set for first test match

Solid line-up has been unveiled for the Vodafone Fijiana XV team, with the announcement of two debutants, Ivamere Nabura and Alisi Galo, set to make their first appearance for the team in their first test match against Scotland tomorrow.

Under the guidance of head coach Moses Rauluni, the team features a formidable starting line-up with Bitila Tawake will start at loosehead prop, with Keleni Marawa at hooker and Anasimeci Korovata at tighthead prop.

The locks are Mereoni Nakesa and Asinate Serevi.

In the back row, Nunia Daunimoala plays blindside flanker, Sulita Waisega at openside and captain Karalaini Naisewa at number eight.

In the backs, Evivi Senikarivi will start at scrumhalf, with Jennifer Ravutia at flyhalf. Adita Milinia takes the left wing, Litiana Lawedrau is at inside centre, Talei Wilson at outside centre and Merewairita Neivosa on the right wing.

Luia Tisolo rounds out the team at fullback.

Following this match, the team will embark on an exciting journey to the Netherlands for their first-ever encounter against the Orange Ladies, as part of their preparations for the WXV3 event in Dubai later this year.

The clash between the Vodafone Fijiana and Scotland is set to take place at the Hive Stadium in London at 5.45am today.