Fijiana faces Japan

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Vodafone Fijiana 15s officials and players during the jersey presentation. Picture: FIJI RUGBY

Vodafone Fijiana 15s head coach Inoke Male has named a strong squad to take on Japan in the first of two Test matches today.

The team will be captained by experienced Sereima Leweniqila from number eights’ position. Ana Korovata, Litia Marama and Kara Naisewa make up the front row.

Mereoni Nakesa, and Asinate Serevi will be the locks while Teresia Tinanivalu and Sulita Waisega will be the flankers.

Debutant Sala Kinita gets her first start at flyhalf and will pair Evivi Senikarivi, who starts at halfback.

Fijiana 7s captain Rusila Nagasau will pair Merewairita Neivosa in the centres with Adita Milina and Laisani Moceisawana on the wings.

Experienced Luisa Tisolo starts at fullback.

The match starts at 7pm in Japan today.