Nations Championship: Hoyt starts at tighthead, Yato on the bench

Nations Championship: Hoyt starts at tighthead, Yato on the bench
Photo: Fiji Rugby
The FIJI Water Flying Fijians squad to take on Wales in their opening Nations Championship match has been named with young Lyon tighthead Tim Hoyt forcing his way into the starting 15, and experienced campaigner Peceli Yato on the bench.

The front row is made up of Eroni Mawi, captain Tevita Ikanivere, and Hoyt.

The locks are made up of Fijian Drua duo Isoa Nasilasila and Temo Mayanavanua.

Pita Gus Sowakula slots in at flanker with Kitione Salawa, while Elia Canakaivata is at No. 8.

Co-captain Frank Lomani is at halfback with Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula at flyhalf.

The midfield has Josua Tuisova and Semi Radradra.

The back three is made up Jiuta Wainiqolo, Selestino Ravutaumada, and Salesi Raiyasi.

On the bench are Zuriel Togiatama, Livai Natave, Peni Ravai, Mesake Vocevoce and Yato.

Simione Kuruvoli, Vilimoni Botitu and Kalaveti Ravouvou are the impact players for the backs.

The Flying Fijians play Wales at 1.10am Sunday.


In other games, the All Blacks will face France at 7.10am Saturday, Japan will meet Italy at 8.40pm, the Wallabies take on Ireland at 10.40pm, the Springboks play England at 3.40am Sunday, while Argentina will meet Scotland at 7.10am.

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