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Fijiana XVs makes 9 changes for WXV3 opener against Hong Kong

Fijiana XVs makes 9 changes for WXV3 opener against Hong Kong

By Mosese Raqio
27/09/2024
Source: Bryan Robertson Photography

Vodafone Fijiana XVs coach Mosese Rauluni has made 9 changes to his match day 23 squad that lost to the Netherlands last week for this weekend’s 1st round of the WXV3 tournament clash against the Hong Kong Women.

Bitila Tawake, Vika Matarugu and Ana Korovata will make up the front row, Mereoni Nakesa will partner Asinate Serevi at locks and Sulita Waisega will pair Nunia Delaimoala on the flanks with captain Karalaini Naisewa at number 8.

Evivi Senikarivi and Salanieta Kinita will form the halves pair with Ivamere Nabura and Adita Milinia at centres.

Kolora Lomani and Repeka Adi Tove will be on the wings while Luisa Tisolo will be at fullback.

The replacements are Keleni Marawa, Salanieta Nabuli, Tiana Robanakadavu, Aviame Veidreyaki, Alfreda Fisher, Ema Adivitaloga, Setaita Railumu and Litiana Lawedrau.

The Fijiana will take on Hong Kong at 2am Sunday in Dubai.

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