Ikanivere to lead Flying Fijians for Canada clash

Ikanivere to lead Flying Fijians for Canada clash
Tevita Ikanivere will captain the FIJI Water Flying Fijians in their first game against Canada during the Pacific Nations Cup at Hanazono Rugby Stadium on Saturday.


The starting XV features a mix of experienced campaigners and emerging talent, with Peni Ravai named at loosehead prop and Mesake Doge at tight-head prop alongside Ikanivere in the front row.


Mesake Vocevoce and Temo Mayanavanua are named in the second row, providing Fiji with size and power in the forward pack.


In the loose forwards, Kitione Salawa, Motikiai Murray and Isoa Tuwai will look to provide Fiji with physicality at the breakdown and strong ball-carrying options.


The halfback pairing sees Frank Lomani take charge at scrum-half, while the backline also includes Isaia Armstrong-Ravula at fly-half.


Manasa Mataele is named on the wing, with Kalaveti Ravouvou and Virimi Vakatawa at inside and outside centre.


Jone Nasova is named on the blindside wing, while Sireli Rabitu is at full back.


The Flying Fijians have also named a strong bench, with players including Peniasi Cakobau and Meli Tuni, Inoke Ravuiwasa, Isoa Nasilasila, Joseva Tamani covering the forwards while and Terio Tamani, Caleb Muntz and Tuidraki Samusamuvodre on the bench for the backs.


The match will be played at Hanazono Rugby Stadium, with kick-off scheduled for 7pm this Saturday.



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