Vodafone Flying Fijians coach, John McKee has made 12 changes to the national side to take on Japan in their Pacific Nations Cup match this Thursday.
Making the positional change is captain Akapusi Qera who has moved to number eight and making way for Malakai Ravulo to take up the open side flanker position while Metuisela Talebula has shifted to openside wing to allow Kini Murimurivalu at fullback.
In the front row, Campese Ma’afu replaces Peni Ravai at tight head prop while Tuapati Talemaitoga will start ahead of Sunia Koto at hooker.
Tevita Cavubati has been named to replace Api Ratuniyarawa at number four while the halves combination of Henry Seniloli and Josh Matavesi will replace Nemia Kenatale and Ben Volavola who featured against Samoa last weekend.
Also coming back into the starting lineup is robust inside center Levani Botia who has replaced Gabby Lovobalavu.
The Vodafone Flying Fijians will take on Japan at 10am this Thursday.
Fiji Team : 1. Campese Ma’afu, 2. Tuapati Talemaitoga, 3. Manasa Saulo, 4. Tevita Cavubati, 5. Leone Nakarawa, 6. Dom Waqaniburotu, 7. Malakai Ravulo, 8. Akapusi Qera (Captain), 9. Henry Seniloli, 10. Josh Matavesi, 11. Napolioni Nalaga, 12. Lepani Botia, 13. Vereniki Goneva, 14. Metuisela Talebula, 15. Kini Murimurivalu.
Reserves: 16. Sunia Koto, 17. Peni Ravai, 18. Isei Colati, 19. Nemia Soqeta, 20. Peceli Yato, 21. Nikola Matawalu, 22. Ben Volavola, 23. Waisea Nayacalevu.
