Veteran utility back Vereniki Goneva will start on the wing for the Fiji Airways Flying Fijians in the final World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup match against Samoa at ANZ Stadium this Saturday.
The 35‑year‑old is back from injury and has been given the nod to start in his first match this season.
Coach John McKee said Goneva is a very experienced player and a role model for others in the team.
Alongside him, Setareki Tuicuvu will make his second appearance for the Flying Fijians after earning his first cap against France in November last year.
McKee has named an experienced front‑row led by hooker Sam Matavesi and Props Campese Ma’afu and Peni Ravai.
The locks are Tevita Cavubati and Leone Nakarawa while the flankers are Skipper Dominiko Waqaniburotu and Semi Kunatani.
Viliame Mata retains his position at number eight.
Half‑Back Frank Lomani and Fly‑half Ben Volavola start after missing the Canada match last week.
McKee will test a new combination in the mid‑field patterning Levani Botia and Semi Radradra in the centre.
The Fiji Airways Flying Fijians face Manu Samoa at 7.15pm at ANZ Stadium this Saturday.
Fiji Airways Flying Fijians match‑day 23
1. Campese Ma’afu
2. Sam Matavesi
3. Peni Ravai
4. Tevita Cavubati
5. Leone Nakarawa
6. Dominiko Waqaniburotu
7. Semi Kunatani
8. Viliame Mata
9. Frank Lomani
10. Ben Volavola
11. Patrick Osbourne
12. Levani Botia
13. Semi Radradra
14. Vereniki Goneva
15. Setareki Tuicuvu
Reserves
16. Mesulame Dolokoto
17. Eroni Mawi
18. Kalivati Tawake
19. Tevita Ratuva
20. Peceli Yato
21. Nikola Matawalu
22. Josh Matavesi
23. Kini Murimurivalu
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