The Vodafone Fiji Under 20 rugby side’s captain Akuila Tabualevu has been ruled out of today’s match against France in the Junior World Championship in New Zealand.
Tabualevu was injured in the first match against Wales where the side lost 48-19.
Coach Salimoni Ravouvou has made one change in the forwards and three in the backline.
Simione Naiduki replaces Paula Bukavece at lock while Marika Tivitivi starts at halfback ahead of Leone Nawai.
Josese Kurukava replaces Elia Morosio at first five-eighth and Aisake Rokobuli will replace Adrea Cocagi on the wing.
France based Cocagi will start at second five-eighth and former Ratu Navula College student Maikeli Sivo will captain the side.
Fiji will play France at 3:35pm today and they will play Ireland next Tuesday in their last pool match.
