FIJI Water Flying Fijians head coach Mick Byrne Byrne has revealed a thrilling lineup for their eagerly awaited clash with England this Sunday.
A powerful and dynamic midfield pairing headlines Byrne’s match day 23, with Josua Tuisova and Kalaveti Ravovou tasked to break the England inside channels, the combination brings brutal physicality matched with a potent attacking prowess that will look to exploit any defensive flaws in the England side.
Simione Kuruvoli and Caleb Muntz will spearhead our backline- expect a fast distribution game from Kuruvoli and an exceptional game management and tactical kicking game from Muntz.
A dangerous back three sees the sensational Jiuta Winiqolo paring Selestino Ravutaumada on the wings and the ever-reliable Salesi Rayasi at fullback. This dynamic combination is poised to deliver some serious finishing abilities or launch some trademark Fijian counter attacking rugby from any part of the field.
Tevita Ikanivere will captain the team, he forms the front-row with Saracens Eroni Mawi and Fijian Drua’s Mesake Doge.
Isoa Nasilasila and Temo Mayanavanua providing grunt second row. Our Fijian Drua boys will man our flanks with Kitione Salawa at the blind and livewire Elia Canakaivata at openside, Big Bill- Viliame Mata will lock down at number eight to complete a dynamic but physical forward pack.
A young but determined group will inject impact from the bench with Zuriel Togiatama, Haereti Hetet, Samuela Tawake, Mesake Vocevoce and Motikai Murray covering the forwards, and Sam Wye, Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula and Sireli Maqala for the backs.
This Sunday’s showdown promises to be a thrilling and physical battle, with our Flying Fijians battle ready to unleash their unique brand of physicality and flair on England’s home turf. Fiji and England are drawn in their last two encounters; this Sunday’s showdown will renew a rivalry of two proud rugby nations who bring two unique and exciting brands of rugby.
Lineup 1. Eroni Mawi 2. Tevita Ikanivere (C) 3. Mesake Doge 4. Isoa Nasilasila 5. Temo Mayanavanua 6. Kitione Salawa 7. Elia Canakaivata 8. Viliame Mata 9. Simione Kuruvoli
10. Caleb Muntz 11. Jiuta Wainiqolo 12. Josua Tuisova 13. Kalaveti Ravovou 14. Selestino Ravutaumada 15. Salesi Raiyasi
Bench: 16. Zuriel Togiatama 17. Haereti Hetet 18. Samuela Tawake 19. Mesake Vocevoce 20. Motikai Murray 21. Sam Wye 22. Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula 23. Sireli Maqala.
