Valetini and Nalaga looking to debut against Scotland
Muntz at 10 and Armstrong-Ravula at 15

Valetini and Nalaga looking to debut against Scotland

Muntz at 10 and Armstrong-Ravula at 15

By Alipate Narawa
Thursday 31/10/2024
Photo: Fiji Rugby

Swire Shipping Fijian Drua duo Kemueli Valetini and Waqa Nalaga will be hoping to make their debut for the Fiji Water Flying Fijians this Sunday against Scotland after they were named on the bench.

Coach Mick Byrne has named a formidable front row of Haereiti Hetet, captain Tevita Ikanivere and Samuela Tawake.

In the second row are Isoa Nasilasila and Ratu Leone Rotuisolia.

Ratu Meli Derenalagi and Kitione Salawa are on the flanks with Elia Canakaivata holding things down at No 8.

Byrne has stuck with his trusted halves of Frank Lomani and Caleb Muntz.

Cementing his position on the left wing is former Fiji Airways National 7s player Ponipate Loganimasi who is partnered by former league player Vuate Karawalevu.

Inia Tabuavou is at inside centre with Apisalome Vota outside him and Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula at fullback.

The impact players are Mesulame Dolokoto, Livai Natave, Jone Koroiduadua, Mesake Vocevoce, Vilive Miramira, Simi Kuruvoli.

Scotland will host the Flying Fijians at 5.40am Sunday.

FNRL
FEATURE NEWS
Perth 7s: Fiji lose to South Africa 19-0 in the third quarter final
The Fiji Airways Men’s National 7s side lost to South Africa 19-0 in the third quarter final of the HSBC Perth 7s. Discipline was a major issue f...
4 hours ago
LATEST NEWS
Perth 7s: Fijiana 7s beat Ireland 24-7 in 9th-place semi finals
The Fiji Airways Fijiana 7s side won their first HSBC Perth 7s match after defeating Ireland 24-7 in the 9th-place semi finals. Sera Bolatini, ...
3 hours ago

Perth 7s: Women's quarter finals confirmed
The top eight Women's 7s teams have booked their spots in the quarter finals of the HSBC Perth 7s. The USA will face France at 12.02am tomorrow in ...
6 hours ago

Perth 7s: Fijiana 7s lose 27-14 to Great Britain
The Fiji Airways Fijiana 7s lost to Great Britain 27-14 in their third pool match at the HSBC Perth 7s this afternoon. Fiji committed a lot of ...
8 hours ago

Police and community unite to prepare Davuilevu Primary for new school year
As the new school year approaches, Police officers from the Eastern Division, along with officers from the Nakasi Police Station, stepped up to ...
10 hours ago

Young people get trapped in cycles of poverty, substance abuse and behavioral disorders and can’t break free – Kiran
Statistics reveal that many young people drop out early from school, and many get trapped in cycles of poverty, substance abuse and behavioral ...
10 hours ago



fijivillage Straight Talk with Vijay Narayan
Latest Videos

Stay tuned for the latest news on our radio stations

CFL radio frequencies
yb
IN DEPTH
Pryde reinstated as DPP
Suspended Director of Public Prosecutions, Christopher Pryde has been reinstated to his position after a tribunal investigating the allegations ...
5 days ago

Virgin Australia crew members allegedly sexually assaulted and robbed outside Nadi nightclub
A man has been charged with the rape and sexual assault of one of the Virgin Australia crew members in the early hours of New Year’s Day, near a ...
21 days ago

Lynda Tabuya dismissed as Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection
Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka says in light of the recent events concerning the conduct of Lynda Tabuya, and in consideration of the Oath she has ...
30 days ago

TOP