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Volavola returns to the Flying Fijians starting line-up

Volavola returns to the Flying Fijians starting line-up
Ben Volavola

Ben Volavola returns to the Vodafone Flying Fijians starting line-up to face Japan after missing out the game against England last week while Nikola Matawalu has also been promoted to the staring half-back’s role.

Coach John McKee has made eight changes to the starting line-up that was thrashed by the English team last week.

Levani Botia makes a comeback to the Flying Fijians at inside center with Albert Vulivuli at outside centre.

Metuisela Talebula moves from the fullback to right wing while Kini Murimurivalu will start at fullback.

Nemani Nadolo retains his position at left wing.

Dominiko Waqaniburotu and Peceli Yato are the two flankers alongside captain Akapusi Qera at number eight.

The Vodafone Flying Fijians will play Japan at 3.10am Sunday.

Fiji’s line up :

Loose Head–   Peni Ravai

Hooker    –    Sunia Koto

Tighthead -    Manasa Saulo

Lock      -    Nemia Soqeta

Lock      -    Leone Nakarawa

Blindside -    Dominiko Waqaniburotu

Openside  -    Peceli Yato

No. 8     -    Akapusi Qera ©

Scrum Half-   Nikola Matawalu

Outside Half- Ben Volavola

Wing      -    Nemani Nadolo

Centre    -    Levani Botia

Centre    -    Albert Vulivuli

Wing      -    Metuisela Talebula

Full Back -    Kini Murimurivalu

Reserves: Tuapati Talemaitoga, Joeli Veitayaki, Leeroy Atalifo, Apisalome Ratuniyarawa, Naulia Dawai, Eremasi Radrodro, Serupepeli Vularika, Waisea Nayacalevu

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