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Two 7s players to make Fijiana XVs debut tomorrow against the USA

Two 7s players to make Fijiana XVs debut tomorrow against the USA

By Mosese Raqio
19/07/2025

Vodafone Fijiana XVs coach Ioan Cunnigham has named two debutants in his match day 23 squad that will take on the USA Women in a one-off test match in Washington tomorrow.

Fiji Airways Fijiana 7s reps Verenaisi Ditavutu and Kelerayani Luvu have forced their way into the game day squad.

Ditavutu will be making her debut at outside centre, while Luvu will potentially be making her debut off the bench.

Loraini Senivutu, Bitila Tawake, and Tiana Robanakadavu form the front row, Jade Coates and Mereoni Nakesa will partner up at locks, Nunia Daunimoala and Alfreda Fisher will be on the flanks, and Karalaini Naisewa will start at number 8.

Veteran halfback Setaita Railumu makes her way back into the starting halfback position, Salanieta Kinita will start at flyhalf, Alowesi Nakoci and Ilisapeci Delaiwau will be on the wings, Josifini Neihamu and Verenaisi Ditavutu will partner up in the centres, while Litiana Vueti will be at fullback.

On the bench, Selai Naliva, Keleni Marawa, Bulou Wainikiti, Carlette Yee, and Adi Salaseini Railumu will cover the forwards, while Kolora Lomani, Kelerayani Luvu, and Michella Stolz will cover the backline.

Fijiana will take on the USA at 6.05am tomorrow in Washington, D.C.

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