5 changes to Flying Fijians line-up

It is simple.

We have to dominate in the forwards and win our set pieces to stand a chance in beating the Junior All Blacks for the first time.

These are the words of Flying Fijians 15s rugby co-captain Kele Leawere as the side wrapped up their preparation for the Pacific Nations Cup match tomorrow.

With key players like "Man Mountain" Semisi Naevo and openside flanker Samu Bola ruled out, Leawere said the huge task awaits the forward pack in facing the known Super 14 players like Jason Eaton, Victor Vito, Tom Donnelly, John Schwalger and Ben Franks.

Flying Fijians 15's rugby coach Ilivasi Tabua has made 5 changes to his starting line up to take on the Junior All Blacks tomorrow because of injury.

Japan based Ifereimi Rawaqa gets the nod to start ahead of Josefa Domolailai at locks while a new look loose-trio has been put together with Leone Nakarawa replacing Semisi Naevo at blind-side flanker with Netani Talei moving from number 8 to open-side flanker for Samu Bola.

Former Suva Grammar number 8 Sakiusa Masi will start at his favourite position for the first time in the national 15's side.

Two changes are in the backline with Nemia Kenatale named at half-back while Jone Daunivucu will come in as an impact player.

Iliesa Keresoni will replace the injured Dan Rawaqa at full-back.

Looking at the Flying Fijians team to meet the Junior All Blacks, in the front row: Graham Dewes, Sunia Koto, Viliame Seuseu, Kele Leawere, Ifereimi Rawaqa, Leone Nakarawa, Netani Talei and Sakiusa Masi.

In the backline: Nemia Kenatale, Alipate Tani, Timoci Nagusa, Seru Rabeni, Waisale Suka, Filimoni Bolavucu and Iliesa Keresoni.

Vice-captain Waisea Luveniyali has been named on the bench.

The Flying Fijians meet the Junior All Blacks tomorrow at 3.10pm at Lautoka's Churchill Park while Japan takes on Samoa at 1pm at Lawaqa Park in Sigatoka.

You can catch the live commentary of the Flying Fijians/Junior All Blacks match on our sister station Viti FM.