Nakarawa to lead Fiji against the All Blacks as Lomani starts at halfback

Veteran lock Leone Nakarawa will lead the Fiji Airways Flying Fijians against the All Blacks in the second test after captain Levani Botia was ruled out due to a knee injury.

Experienced halfback Frank Lomani will start in place of Simione Kuruvoli while Moses Sorovi is on the bench.

Johnny Dyer who was immense at the breakdown will once again start at no.6 and will be joined by Mesulame Kunavula and Peceli Yato in the loose trio.

Peni Ravai, Sam Matavesi, Mesake Doge, Temo Mayanavanua, Ben Volavola, Nemani Nadolo, Eneriko Buliruarua, Waisea Nayacalevu, Setareki Tuicuvu and Kini Murimurivalu are also in the starting line up.

Coach Vern Cotter says earlier in the week they knew they had a doubt with Botia and they spoke to Nakarawa.

Cotter says Nakarawa has already been looking after the line-outs and now he takes on a wider leadership role of the whole team but he does that naturally with his excellent leadership skills.

Fiji will take on the All Blacks at 7.05pm this Saturday in Hamilton.

Team

Peni Ravai, Sam Matavesi, Mesake Doge, Temo Mayanavanua, Leone Nakarawa {c}, Johnny Dyer, Mesulame Kunavula, Peceli Yato, Frank Lomani, Ben Volavola, Nemani Nadolo, Eneriko Buliruarua, Waisea Nayacalevu, Setareki Tuicuvu, Kini Murimurivalu, 

Reserves

Mesulame Dolokoto

Eroni Mawi

Leeroy Atalifo

Albert Tuisue

Kitione Kamikamica

Moses Sorovi

Teti Tela

Manasa Mataele