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Ravouvou to start at centre against Japan in PNC final

Ravouvou to start at centre against Japan in PNC final

By Navitalai Naivalurua
19/09/2025
Kalaveti Ravouvou

Scoring a hat-trick in last week’s semi-final against Canada, Kalaveti Ravouvou will start at centre in this week’s Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup final against Japan.

Ponipate Loganimasi will again start at fullback with Taniela Rakuro and Joji Nasova starting on the wings.

FIJI Water Flying Fijians Head coach Mick Byrne has named an unchanged forward pack with Eroni Mawi, Tevita Ikanivere, and Mesake Doge in the tight three.

Mesake Vocevoce will partner with Temo Mayanavanua at the locks.

Etonia Waqa will team up with Elia Canakaivata at the flanks, while Viliame Mata will start at number 8.

Simione Kuruvoli will partner with Caleb Muntz at the halves, while Ravouvou will team up with Inia Tabuakoro in the centres.

On the bench, Zuriel Togiatama, Haereiti Hetet and Samu Tawake will cover the front row, with Temo Mayanavanua and Kitione Salawa providing forward depth.

Sam Wye, Kemu Valetini and Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula will cover the backs.

The Flying Fijians will face Japan at 1.35pm Sunday at America First Field, Salt Lake City, Utah.

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