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Teti Tela to start at No.10 for the Flying Fijians
Tamanivalu amongst five debutants for Fiji against Tonga

Teti Tela to start at No.10 for the Flying Fijians

Tamanivalu amongst five debutants for Fiji against Tonga

By Naveel Krishant
30/06/2022
Teti Tela and Seta Tamanivalu.

Fijian Drua flyhalf, Teti Tela will start at No.10 for the Vodafone Flying Fijians while five players will be making their debut against Tonga on Saturday in the Pacific Nations Cup.

Drua stars, Vinaya Habosi, Isoa Nasilasila, Rusiate Nasove and Kalaveti Ravouvou will also be in the starting 15 while former All Black Seta Tamanivalu will make his debut from the bench.

Other players are Haereiti Hetet, Tevita Ikanivere, Manasa Saulo, Tevita Ratuva, Mesulame Kunavula, Albert Tuisue, Frank Lomani, Jiuta Wainiqolo and Setareki Tuicuvu.

Waisea Nayacalevu will captain the side.

Sam Matavesi, Eroni Mawi, Luke Tagi, Api Ratuniyarawa, Kitione Kamikamica, Peni Matawalu and Manasa Mataele are in the reserves.

Fiji will face Tonga at 3.30pm Saturday at the ANZ Stadium.

You can catch the live commentary of the match on Viti FM on 92FM, 92.2FM and 92.6FM.

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