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Rauluni makes 5 changes to Fijiana XVs side to face Samoa

Rauluni makes 5 changes to Fijiana XVs side to face Samoa

By Mosese Raqio
04/10/2024
[Photo: Source: Bryan Robertson Photography]

Vodafone Fijiana XVs coach Mosese Rauluni has made 5 changes to his match day 23 squad that will take on the Manusina Samoa in the second round of the WXV3 competition this Sunday.

The changes see Vika Matarugu coming in for Ana Korovata at tighthead prop, Jennifer Ravutia starting at flyhalf with Talei Wilson at second five-eighth while Sala Kinita and Merewairita Neivosa come into the bench in place of Setaita Railumu and Litiana Lawedrau.

Bitila Tawake, Loraini Senivutu and Vika Matarugu complete the front row, Mereoni Nakesa and Asinate Servi form the locking pair, Nunia Delaimoala and Sulita Waisega will be on the flanks and captain Karalaini Naisewa is at number 8.

Evivi Senikarivi will form the halves pair with Ravutia, Kolora Lomani and Repeka Tove retaining their positions on the wings, Talei Wilson will pair up with Adita Milinia in the centres and Luisa Tisolo will start at fullback.

In the reserves, Keleni Marawa, Salanieta Nabuli, Tiana Robanakadavu, Aviame Veidreyaki, Alfreda Fisher and Ema Adivitaloga will cover the forwards whileSalanieta Kinita and Merewairita Neivosa will cover the backs.

The Fijiana XVs will take on Samoa at 2am in Dubai.

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