Flying Fijians retains the same line up that played England

FIJI Water Flying Fijians have named their lineup to face France on Sunday, retaining most of the players who played England in the first match.

In the Forwards, Eroni Mawi will pack the front rows with captain and hooker Tevita Ikanivere and Mesake Doge.

Vuda lanky lock forward Isoa Nasilasila will pair with former Suva Grammar student Temo Mayanavanua, while former All Blacks Pita Gus Sowakula and Elia Canakaivata pack the scrum as flankers.

Bristol Bear Hitman Viliame Mata will be at number eight.

There are no changes to the back-line with Simione Kuruvoli from Kadavu combining with French base Caleb Muntz in the halves.

The Fijian Ferrari Jiuta Wainiqolo will be at his usual position at the blind side wing, while the Bus from Ba Josua Tuisova and Nadro stallion Kalaveti Ravouvou will be at centres.

Racing Base Selestino Ravutaumada will be at the open side wing alongside former New Zealand 7s player Salesi Rayasi at full back.

Mobile Zuriel Togiatama and Haereiti Hetet are coming off the bench, covering the front rows.

Tim Hoyt and Mesake Vocece cover the loose forwards position with Kitione Salawa.

Sam Wye, Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula, and Sireli Maqala cover the backline as utility backs.

Fiji will play France on Sunday at 8.10am in Bordeaux.