Vodafone Flying Fijians Coach, John McKee has made six changes to the starting line up for their first Pacific Nations Cup clash against Tonga at Teufaiva Stadium in Nuku'alofa tomorrow.
McKee has opted to put his most experienced tight five which includes Campese Maáfu, Sunia Koto, Manasa Saulo, Tevita Cavubati and Leone Nakarawa.
Dominiko Waqaniburtou and captain Akapusi Qera will be at 6 and 7 while Nadroga backrower Nemani Nagusa will start at number eight.
A notable inclusion in the backline sees Asaeli Tikoirotuma joining Jale Vatubua at centre while Timoci Nagusa will get his break at fullback.
Patrick Osborne and Josua Tuisova will again be on the wing after their outstanding performance against Scotland while Serupepeli Vularika and Ben Volavola are the halves combination.
The Flying Fijians just need to win one match to put them automatically into the Oceania 1 spot while Tonga is also aiming to beat Fiji to secure a spot in the 2019 Rugby World Cup.
McKee says they will draw confidence from their success against Italy and Scotland but those wins count for nothing in terms of RWC Qualification.
The Flying Fijians will take on Tonga at 2pm tomorrow at Teufaiva Stadium.
Flying Fijians
Campese Maáfu, Sunia Koto, Manasa Saulo, Tevita Cavubati, Leone Nakarawa, Dominiko Waqaniburotu, Akapusi Qera ©, Nemani Nagusa, Serupepeli Vularika, Ben Volavola, Patrick Osborne, Jale Vatubua, Asaeli Tikoirotuma, Josua Tuisova, Timoci Nagusa.
Reserves: Tuapati Talemaitoga, Peni Ravai, Kalivati Tawake, Apisalome Ratuniyarawa, Viliame Mata, Henry Seniloli, Vereniki Goneva, Benito Masilevu.
The @fijirugby Vodafone #FlyingFijians have arrived in Tonga for this week's #PacificNationsCup test against @officialTongaRU #RWC2019 pic.twitter.com/QGYSWvrgVq
— Oceania Rugby (@oceaniarugby) July 4, 2017
