Vodafone Flying Fijians top flanker Peceli Yato has pulled out from the national team due to personal commitments.
The national side left yesterday for Nuku’alofa without Yato who was very instrumental against Scotland last week.
Coach John McKee is likely to call in New Zealand based Sikeli Nabou to replace Yato.
Flying Fijians team in Tonga
Meanwhile the Flying Fijians received a big welcome from Fijians living in Tonga when they arrived at the Fua‘amotu International Airport.
A group of Fijians were singing and cheering for the players as they arrived.
The Flying Fijians will take on Tonga at 2pm Saturday at Teufaiva Stadium.
The @fijirugby Vodafone #FlyingFijians have arrived in Tonga for this week's #PacificNationsCup test against @officialTongaRU #RWC2019 pic.twitter.com/QGYSWvrgVq
— Oceania Rugby (@oceaniarugby) July 4, 2017
