Flying Fijians side named with 4 debutants, Muntz to start ahead of Volavola at 10

Flying Fijians side named with 4 debutants, Muntz to start ahead of Volavola at 10

By Mosese Raqio
Thursday 20/07/2023

The Fiji Water Flying Fijians side to face Tonga this weekend in the first round of the Pacific Nations Cup competition has been named with three debutants and a potential debutant selected in the match day 23 squad.

The debutants include flanker Lekima Tagitagivalu who will start at number 6 with Caleb Muntz starting at fly-half ahead of veteran Ben Volavola who will be on the bench, while Selestino Ravutaumada will start on the left wing and Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta who will potentially make his debut off the bench.

Peni Ravai, Sam Matavesi and Mesake Doge make up the starting front row with Isoa Nasilasila and Temo Mayanavanua forming the locks combination.

Veteran Levani Botia will start at number 7 while Albert Tuisue will start at number 8.

Frank Lomani will start at 9 while Josua Tuisova will form the insides combination with Waisea Nayacalevu with Jiuta Wainiqolo starting on the right wing.

Olympic gold medalist Sireli Maqala will start at fullback.

The impact players are Tevita Ikanivere, Eroni Mawi, Luke Tagi, Cirikidaveta, Viliame Mata, Peni Matawalu, Ben Volavola and Semi Radradra.

Fiji will take on Tonga at 3pm Saturday in Lautoka.

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