Fiji born Manoa Vosawai has been named to start at number eight for Italy this Saturday against the Flying Fijians.
The 30 year old 110kg forward will earn his 15th test cap this weekend after making his debut in 2007.
Italy boasts a combined test cap of 558 in their starting side which includes world class flanker Mauro Bergamasco.
Flying Fijians skipper Akapusi Qera said they have worked hard on their discipline and it won’t be a repeat of last year’s performance where Fiji set a new world record after copping five yellow cards.
Three of those players that were sin binned last year have been named in the starting lineup for Fiji which include captain Qera, Nemani Nadolo and Asaeli Tikoirotuma.
Coach John McKee has named two local based players Manasa Saulo and Nemani Nagusa to start for the Flying Fijians.
Italy will take on Fiji at the ANZ Stadium this Saturday at 3pm and you can catch the live commentary on our sister station VITI FM.
The Flying Fijians squad: Campese Ma’afu, Tuapati Talemaitoga, Manasa Saulo, Apisalome Ratuniyarawa, Apisai Naikatini, Dominiko Waqaniburotu, Akapusi Qera (c) , Nemani Nagusa, Nemia Kenatale, Jonetani Ralulu, Timoci Nagusa, Nemani Nadolo, Asaeli Tikoirotuma, Napolioni Nalaga, Metuisela Talebula.
Reserves: Sunia Koto, Jerry Yanuyanutawa, Isei Colati, Wame Lewaravu, Malakai Ravulo, Nikola Matawalu, Watisoni Votu, Adriu Delai
Italy squad: Matias Aguero, Leonardo Ghiraldini, Lorenzo Cittadini, Quintin Geldenhuys (c),Marco Bortolami, Joshua Furno, Mauro Bergamasco, Manoa Vosawai, Guglielmo Palazzani, Luciano Orquera, Giovambattista Venditti, Alberto Sgarbi, Michele Campagnaro, Leonardo, Sarto, Luke McLean.
Reserves: David Giazzon, Andrea De Marchi, Alberto De Marchi, George Fabio Biagi, Paul Derbyshire, Tito Tebaldi, Tommaso Allan, Andrea Masi.
