Maqala, Rotuisolia and Natave to debut for the Flying Fijians, Botitu at 10

Maqala, Rotuisolia and Natave to debut for the Flying Fijians, Botitu at 10

By Rusiate Baleilevuka
Friday 04/11/2022
Vilimoni Botitu Photo:Getty Images

Flying Fijians Head Coach Vern Cotter has named three debutants in the 23-member team to play Scotland on Sunday.

Fijian Drua rep, Ratu Leone Rotuisolia will make his debut at lock, former Fijian 7s and Olympic Gold Medalist, Sireli Maqala and Livai Natave are expected to earn their first test cap from the bench.

Eroni Mawi, Sam Matavesi and Manasa Saulo are in the front row, while Temo Mayanavanua will pair up with Rotuisolia at locks.

Albert Tuisue will be the blindside flanker while Levani Botia has been shifted to the forwards and will start at openside flanker.

Viliame Mata returns from injury and will start at number eight.

In the backs, Frank Lomani and Vilimoni Botitu are the halves combination, Kalaveti Ravouvou and skipper Waisea Nayacalevu will pair in the midfield.

Vinaya Habosi is on the left wing and Setareki Tuicuvu will start on the right wing.

Veteran fullback Kini Murimurivalu will get another start at fullback.

Teti Tela has also joined the squad after getting his emergency passport and is on the bench.

The Flying Fijians will take on Scotland at 1am Sunday. Flying Fijians Team V Scotland

1. Eroni Mawi

2. Sam Matavesi

3. Manasa Saulo

4. Temo Mayanavanua

5. Ratu Leone Rotuisolia *

6. Albert Tuisue

7. Levani Botia

8. Viliame Mata

9. Frank Lomani

10. Vilimoni Botitu

11. Vinaya Habosi

12. Kalaveti Ravouvou

13. Waisea Nayacalevu {c}

14. Setareki Tuicuvu

15. Kini Murimurivalu

Reserves

16. Tevita Ikanivere

17. Livai Natave *

18. Luke Tagi

19. Apisalome Ratuniyarawa

20. Kitione Kamikamica

21. Peni Matawalu

22. Teti Tela

23. Sireli Maqala *


DateTimeTeamTeam

FNRL
FEATURE NEWS
LATEST NEWS
Tanoa Hotel Group and NZ students plant 600 mangroves at Taiperia, Lautoka
To combat the ongoing effects of climate change and the company’s commitment to environmental sustainability, the Tanoa Hotel Group and 16 ...
78 days ago

Ovalau family to celebrate Easter reminiscing the hard work and dedication of their late son
The Boleilovoni family will have a celebration this Easter at their home in Lovoni Village, Ovalau, celebrating their late son Joseph Rymell ...
79 days ago

Expect a rainy Easter weekend as a flash flood alert and heavy rain warning in force for Fiji
People need to be prepared for a wet Easter weekend as a flash flood alert is still in force for all low-lying and flash flood-prone areas of Viti ...
79 days ago

Flash flood alert for Viti Levu and Vanua Levu
Please be prepared as a flash flood alert is now in force for all low lying and flash flood prone areas of Viti Levu and Vanua Levu. A heavy rain ...
79 days ago

U.S Ambassador calls out China on trying to undermine its bilateral relationship with Fiji
It's puzzling that any country purporting to be a friend to Fiji would try to publicly undermine Fiji’s bilateral relationship with one of its ...
79 days ago



fijivillage Straight Talk with Vijay Narayan
Latest Videos

Stay tuned for the latest news on our radio stations

CFL radio frequencies
IN DEPTH
Top Interventional Cardiologist Dr Kapadia on fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan
The show will focus on health services in the country. The former Marist Brothers Primary and High School student who has been practising medicine ...
89 days ago

Supervisor of Elections on fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan
The interview focus on preparations for the 2026 general elections, voter related issues, electoral laws, the 2022 glitch and the municipal council ...
89 days ago

Swire Shipping Fijian Drua Coach, Glen Jackson on fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan
Swire Shipping Fijian Drua Coach, Glen Jackson appeared on fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan from the Drua base in Nadi. Coming off ...
93 days ago

TOP