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Hetet, Tawake, Salawa among key changes for Flying Fijians

Hetet, Tawake, Salawa among key changes for Flying Fijians

By Iliana Biutu
05/09/2025
Photo:RNZ

Five changes have been made to the FIJI Water Flying Fijians side as they prepare for their game against Manu Samoa in the Pacific Nations Cup in New Zealand.

Haereiti Hetet will start at loose-head prop in place of Eroni Mawi, who played last weekend.

Samuela Tawake comes in at tight-head prop, replacing Mesake Doge, who has been moved to the bench.

Kitione Salawa has been named at open-side flanker, while Elia Canakaivata moves to number eight.

Viliame Mata, who played at number eight against Tonga, has been rested.

Simione Kuruvoli has been brought in at scrumhalf, pushing Philip Baselala to the bench.

The Flying Fijians will take on Samoa at 3pm tomorrow at Rotorua International Stadium in New Zealand.

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