In-form Vodafone Flying Fijians prop Manasa Saulo has been picked to start in his third consecutive Pacific Nations Cup match when they take on Samoa on Saturday.
The veteran prop says he is expecting an intense match and is aware of the physicality that the Samoan forwards will bring.
Saulo was not selected for national duties after the 2019 Rugby World Cup as he struggled with form, but forced his way into the team for the PNC after having an impressive season with the Fijian Drua in the Super Rugby Pacific competition this year.
Fiji will take on Samoa at 3.30pm on Saturday at Churchill Park in Lautoka.
The first match will see Tonga taking on Australia A at 12pm.
Flying Fijians Lineup:
1.Eroni Mawi
2:Sam Matavesi
3.Manasa Saulo
4.Apisalome Ratuniyarawa
5.Tevita Ratuva
6.Isoa Nasilasila
7.Rusiate Nasove
8.Albert Tuisue
9.Frank Lomani
10.Ben Volavola
11.Vinaya Habosi
12.Vilimoni Botitu
13.Waisea Nayacalevu
14.Jiuta Wainiqolo
15.Setareki Tuicuvu
Reserves
16.Tevita Ikanivere
17.Haereiti Hetet
18.Luke Tagi
19.Temo Mayanavanua
20.Kitione Kamikamica
21.Peni Matawalu
22.Setareki Tamanivalu
23.Josua Tuisova
