Nippy half-back Simione Kuruvoli has reclaimed the No. 9 jersey for the FIJI Water Flying Fijians and will start against Samoa this Saturday, moving Philip Baselala to the bench.
The Kadavu-born super boot will form a crucial halves combination with departing Swire Shipping Fijian Drua first five-eighth Caleb Muntz.
In the front row, Captain Tevita Ikanivere retains his position at hooker and will be joined by props Haereti Hetet and Samu Tawake.
The second-row partnership sees Isoa Nasilasila and Temo Mayanavanua locking in, while the backrow features Nadi duo Etonia Waqa at blindside flanker and Kitione Salawa on the openside.
Elia Canakaivata completes the loose forward trio at number eight.
In the backline, former Olympic 7s silver medallist Ponipate Loganimasi will start on the wing, while former All Black and Lelean Memorial School standout Seta Tamanivalu takes the inside centre role.
Tuidraki Samusamuvodre, who impressed last week, keeps his place at outside centre.
Bristol Bears finisher Kalaveti Ravouvou starts on the other wing, with rising star Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula named at fullback.
The reserves include Zuriel Togiatama at hooker, Meli Tuni, Mesake Doge at props, Mesake Vocevoce, Motikiai Murray cover the loose forwards while Baselala, Taniela Rakuro, and Kemu Valetini cover the backs.
The Flying Fijians will take on Samoa at 3pm this Saturday at Rotorua International Stadium.
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