Karawalevu starts at fullback while Ravula drops to the bench

Karawalevu starts at fullback while Ravula drops to the bench

By Alipate Narawa
Saturday 09/11/2024

Rugby League convert Vuate Karawalevu has been named to start at fullback ahead of Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula who has dropped to the bench in the Fiji Water Flying Fijians lineup to play Wales on Monday morning.

With the injection of the Northern hemisphere based players coach Mick Byrne finally has a full strength squad this weekend.

The front row consists of Eroni Mawi, co captain Tevita Ikanivere and Samuela Tawake.

The locks are Isoa Nasilasila and Temo Mayanavanua.

The back row is made up of Ratu Meli Derenalagi, Kitione Salawa and Elia Canakaivata at No. 8.

Byrne has gone with in form halves Frank Lomani and Caleb Muntz.

Semi Radradra returns and Jiuta Wainiqolo are on the wings with Josua Tuisova moving to No. 12 with co captain Waisea Nayacalevu at outside centre.

The bench is made up Sam Matavesi, Haereti Hetet, Jone Koroiduadua, Mesake Vocevoce, Albert Tuisue, Simi Kuruvoli, and Sireli Maqala.

Fiji play Wales 1.40am Monday at the Principality Stadium.

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