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Botitu and Maqala in the midfield with Nasova on the wing

Botitu and Maqala in the midfield with Nasova on the wing

By Alipate Narawa
21/11/2025

Major changes have been made to the FIJI Water Flying Fijians side to take on Spain on Sunday as Vilimoni Botitu and Sireli Maqala will start in the midfield with Joji Nasova on the wing.

Head coach Mick Byrne has named Haereti Hetet, skipper Tevita Ikanivere and Tim Hoyt in the front row.

Isoa Nasilasila and Setareki Turagacoke are at locks with Mesake Vocevoce moved to blindside with Elia Canakaivata at openside with Pita Gus Sowakula moved to No 8.

Simione Kuruvoli partners with Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula in the halves.

Jiuta Wainiqolo and Nasova are on the wings while Botitu and Maqala are in the midfield with Setareki Tuicuvu at fullback.

Impact Players:

Kavaia Tagivetaua, Atunaisa Sokobale, Mesake Doge, Temo Mayanavanua, Motikiai Murray, Philip Baselala, Caleb Muntz and Kalaveti Ravouvou.

The Flying Fijians take on Spain at 4am Sunday.

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