The Flying Fijians coaching staff has opted for a mixture of youth and experience in the run on side to take on Tonga on Saturday.

In naming the side, coach, Samu Domoni Jnr have rested 2007 RWC rep Nicky Little, Ifereimi Rawaqa, Akapusi Qera and Netani Talei.

One of the surprise inclusions in the team is Nadroga outside center Adriu Delai who will be on the wing with Vereniki Goneva.

Wame Lewaravu has been named at lock with Rupeni Nasiga, while the loose forward trio of Dominiko Waqaniburotu, Malakai Ravulo and Sisa Koyamaibole.

The Fiji team, in the forwards are Campese Maafu, Sunia Koto, Deacon Manu, Rupeni Nasiga, Wame Lewaravu, Dominiko Waqaniburotu, Malakai Ravulo, Sisa Koyamaibole.

In the backline, Vitori Buatava, Waisea Luveniyali, Adriu Delai, Seremaia Bai, Albert Vulivuli, Vereniki Goneva and Kini Murimurivalu.

Fiji will take on Tonga at 3.30pm at Churchill Park in Lautoka on Saturday and you can catch the live commentary on our sister station, Viti FM.


Story by: Dreu Vukailagi