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Tuisova to start on the right wing for Fiji against Canada

Tuisova to start on the right wing for Fiji against Canada

By Rusiate Baleilevuka
24/11/2017
Fiji Airways Flying Fijians winger Josua Tuisova

More firepower has been added to the Fiji Airways Flying Fijians backline with Josua Tuisova to start on the right wing in their match against Canada on Sunday.

Coach John McKee has made seven changes to his starting line up with Josua Tuisova coming in at the right wing, Vereniki Goneva will start at outside center while Frank Lomani will wear the number nine jumper.

The changes in the forwards include captain Akapusi Qera who will start at number eight, Semi Kunatani will get his first start at number seven, Peceli Yato will pair up with Leone Nakarawa at lock while Drua prop Kalivati Tawake will start at tight head prop.

The changes in the reserves includes Ratunaisa Navuma, Joeli Veitayaki, Ropate Rinakama, Nemani Nagusa, Henry Seniloli and Timoci Nagusa.

The Flying Fijians will play Canada at 6am Sunday.

Fiji team:

Kini Murimurivalu, Josua Tuisova, Vereniki Goneva, Levani Botia, Nemani Nadolo, Ben Volavola, Frank Lomani, Akapusi Qera (Captain), Semi Kunatani, Dominiko Waqaniburotu, Leone Nakarawa, Peceli Yato, Kalivati Tawake, Tuapati Talemaitoga and Campese Ma’afu.

Reserves : Ratunaisa Navuma, Joeli Veitayaki Jnr, Ropate Rinakama, Sikeli Nabou, Nemani Nagusa, Henry Seniloli, Asaeli Tikoirotuma and Timoci Nagusa.

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