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5 April, 2026, 10:43 pm
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Lethal combination named in Flying Fijians side to take on England

Lethal combination named in Flying Fijians side to take on England

By Mikaele Liga
07/11/2025

A lethal combination has been named in the FIJI Water Flying Fijians side to take on England as Jiuta Wainiqolo,Josua Tuisova,Kalaveti Ravouvou, Selestino Ravutaumada and Salesi Rayasi will combine in the backline to disrupt the English backline.

Flying Fijians Coach Mick Byrne says he is confident in his line up, and the players have prepared well to match this England team.

Byrne has named a strong forwards pack which include Eroni Mawi,Tevita Ikanivere,Mesake Doge in the front rows, Isoa Nasilsila, Temo Mayanavanua, Kitione Salawa,and Elia Canakaivata will form the locks and flankers while Viliame Mata will be at number eight.

Simione Kuruvoli and Caleb Muntz will manage the halves position while Jiuta Wainiqolo will lead his backline with Tuisova at inside centre and Ravouvou at outside centre while Ravutaumada will be at blindside wing while Rayasi at fullback.

Byrne has included great impact and mobile bench with Zuriel Togiatama,Haereiti Hetet and Samuela Tawake covering the front rows.

Mesake Vocevoce,Motikai Murray will cover the loose forwards while Sam Wye covers for scrum-half and Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula and Sireli Maqala cover the backs.

Fiji will play England at 5.40am in Twickenham on Sunday.

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