Vodafone Flying Fijians Coach John McKee has made seven changes to the team that faced the Wallabies last week ahead of the test match against Italy tomorrow.
McKee has named Serupepeli Vularika to start at halfback with Nikola Matawalu to come off the bench.
A notable change also sees Eroni Vasiteri coming into the midfield for Albert Vulivuli while Tuapati Talemaitoga will start at hooker.
Suva prop Kalivati Tawake will start at tight head with Campese Ma’afu being rested this week.
Some of the reserves who will also get a feel of national test match includes Jale Sassen, Joeli Veitayaki and Mosese Voka.
The Flying Fijians will host Italy at 2.30pm Saturday at the ANZ Stadium and you can catch the live commentary on our sister station Viti FM on 92.2FM.
Flying Fijians: Peni Ravai, Tuapati Talemaitoga, Kalivati Tawake, Apisalome Ratuniyarawa, Leone Nakarawa, Dominiko Waqaniburotu, Captain Akapusi Qera, Nemani Nagusa, Serupepeli Vularika, Ben Volavola, Vereniki Goneva, Eroni Vasiteri, Jale Vatubua, Timoci Nagusa, Kini Murimurivalu.
Reserves: Jale Sassen, Joeli Veitayaki, Manasa Saulo, Tevita Cavubati, Viliame Mata, Mosese Voka, Nikola Matawalu and Benito Masilevu.
The team was disappointed they were not efficient enough in the scoring zone last week despite dominating possession for long periods of the game.
He adds that the Italians would present a different challenge to the one they faced against the Wallabies.
The Flying Fijians will host Italy at 2.30pm Saturday at the ANZ Stadium and you can catch the live commentary on our sister station Viti FM on 92.2FM.
