Nemani Nadolo motivated is a monster – Cotter

Fiji Airways Flying Fijians coach, Vern Cotter says Nemani Nadolo motivated is a monster.

Nadolo is making a comeback to international rugby and will be part of an explosive Fijian backline that consists of Semi Radradra, Olympic gold medalist Josua Tuisova, Ben Volavola, Lepani Botia and Waisea Nayacalevu.

Cotter says Nadolo’s return is a boost to the team and he is looking forward to working with him during the tour.

He adds he knows Nadolo well because he was at Montpellier and they have a strong relationship.

Cotter says Nadolo has assured him that he is playing well and they feel Nadolo is motivated.

Other top players included in the Flying Fijians squad for the Autumn Nations Cup are Eroni Mawi, Peni Ravai, Haereiti Hetet, Mesulame Dolokoto, Sam Matavesi, Samuela Tawake, Mesake Doge, Tevita Ratuva, Leone Nakarawa, Temo Mayanavanua, Mesulame Kunavula, Kitione Kamikamica, Johnny Dyer, Albert Tuisue, Lekima Tagitagivalu, Frank Lomani, and Kini Murimurivalu.

Meanwhile, Tevita Ikanivere, Samuela Tawake, Jone Koroiduadua, Chris Minimbi, Manueli Ratuniyarawa, Peni Matawalu, Simione Kuruvoli, Tuidraki Samusamuvodre and Serupepeli Vularika are the local players in the team.

Fiji is expected to also play Portugal in a warm up match on 6th November.

Fiji's first match in the Autumn Nations Cup is against France on Sunday 15th November.

Fiji will then meet Italy on 21st November before travelling to Murrayfield to play Scotland in the final round on the 28th of November.