2007 Rugby World Cup open side flanker, Akapusi Qera will captain the Flying Fijians against Tonga on Friday.

Sam Domoni has named five changes to the starting 15 that took the field last Saturday against Tonga.

The most prominent change being in the front row with captain Deacon Manu rested giving young Waisea Daveta an opportunity to prove himself at the highest level.

Other changes in the starting see’s Netani Talei replacing Dominiko Waqaniburotu at number 6 while Michael Tagicakibau and Ravai Fatiaki get a run with Adriu Delai and the tough tackling Seremai Bai rested.

The full team is as follows:

Campese Ma’afu, Sunia Koto, Waisea Daveta, Rupeni Nasiga, Wame Lewaravu, Netani Talei, Akapusi Qera and Sisa Koyamaibole in the forwards.

The backline will have Vitori Buatava, Wise Luveniyali, Michael Tagicakibau, Ravai Fatiaki, Albert Vulivuli, Adriu Delai and Kini Murimurivalu.

Fiji and Tonga game kicks-off at 4.30pm and you can catch a live commentary on our sister station Viti FM.


Story by: Dreu Vukailagi