Flying Fijians name their strongest side to face Wales in their final RWC 2019 pool match

Flying Fijians name their strongest side to face Wales in their final RWC 2019 pool match

By Naveel Krishant
Monday 07/10/2019

Fiji Airways Flying Fijians coach John McKee has named a strong team to face Wales in the all-important Rugby World Cup match.

He has made one change from the team that beat Georgia.

Viliame Mata will start the match at number 8 while Peceli Yato has been named on the bench.

Mata will be joined by captain, Dominiko Waqaniburotu, Campese Ma'afu, Sam Matavesi, Manasa Saulo, Leone Nakarawa, Tevita Cavubati and Semi Kunatani.

Frank Lomani, Ben Volavola, Semi Radradra, Waisea Nayacalevu, Levani Botia, Josua Tuisova and Kini Murimurivalu make up the backline.

Fiji plays Wales at 9.45pm Wednesday.

Flying Fijians Round 4 Pool D Rugby World Cup team v Wales

Campese Ma’afu
Sam Matavesi
Manasa Saulo
Tevita Cavubati
Leone Nakarawa
Dominiko Waqaniburotu
Semi Kunatani
Viliame Mata
Frank Lomani
Ben Volavola
Semi Radradra
Levani Botia
Waisea Nayacalevu
Josua Tuisova
Kini Murimurivalu

 
Reserves

16.  Mesulame Dolokoto
17. Eroni Mawi
18. Peni Ravai
19. Apisalome Ratuniyarawa
20. Peceli Yato
21. Nikola Matawalu
22. Jale Vatubua
23. Josh Matavesi

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