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Salesi Rayasi gets second start at fullback as Flying Fijians squad named

Salesi Rayasi gets second start at fullback as Flying Fijians squad named

By Iliana Biutu
10/07/2025
Salesi Rayasi (right)

Former Hurricanes and Vannes winger Salesi Rayasi will get his second start at fullback after being named in the Fiji Water Flying Fijians team to play Scotland on Saturday.

In the front row, Eroni Mawi has been named at loosehead prop, captain Tevita Ikanivere is at hooker and the tighthead prop is Mesake Doge.

Isoa Nasilasila and Temo Mayanavanua are at locks.

The back row is made up of Lekima Tagitagivalu and Elia Canakaivata with Viliame Mata at No. 8.

Coach Mick Byrne has kept the same halves pairing from last week of Simione Kuruvoli and Caleb Muntz.

The explosive Jiuta Wainiqolo is on the left wing while Kalaveti Ravouvou is on the right.

Josua Tuisova is at inside centre with Sireli Maqala outside him and Salesi Rayasi is at fullback.

Impact players: Sam Matavesi, Haereti Hetet, Samuela Tawake, Mesake Vocevoce, Albert Tuisue, Sam Wye, Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula and Vilimoni Botitu.

Fiji will host Scotland at 3pm Saturday at the HFC Bank Stadium, Suva.

Ticket prices are $150 for grandstand, $100 for the gold section, embankment adult concrete is $40 while children under 12 is $15, grass is $25 for adults and $15 for children under 12.

Tickets are now available from ticketmate.com.fj, Fiji Sports Council, Fiji Rugby Union, and at Grills Restaurant and Bar.

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