Rauluni makes 10 changes to Fijiana XVs for second test including 1 debutant

Rauluni makes 10 changes to Fijiana XVs for second test including 1 debutant

By Mosese Raqio
Wednesday 19/06/2024
[Image: Fiji Rugby]

Vodafone Fijiana XVs coach Mosese Rauluni has made 10 changes to his match day 23 squad that will take on Japan in tomorrow's second test match in Lautoka.

Rauluni has also included one new player in Josivini Tukilakila who is likely to make a potential debut off the bench.

In the forwards, Loraini Senivutu, Keleni Marawa and Tiana Robanakadavu will be in the front row, Mereoni Nakesa and Doreen Narokete will be at locks, Nunia Daunimoala and Sulita Waisega will again pair up on the flanks and Fulori Nabura retains her place at number 8.

In the back line, Evivi Senikarivi will start again at halfback and will be forming the halves pair with Jeniffer Ravutia who will start at flyhalf.

Captain Merewai Cumu will pair up again with Atelaite Buna in the centres, and Merewairita Neivosa and Repeka Tove will link up on the wings with Luisa Tisolo starting at fullback.

In the reserves, Unaisi Lalabalavu, Ana Korovata and Vika Matarugu will cover the front row, Asinate Serevi and Ema Adivitaloga will be covering the back row while Setaita Railumu, Salanieta Kinita and Josivini Tuikilakila will be coming in for the backline.

The Fijiana will take on Japan at 6pm tomorrow at Churchill Park.

Entry fees to the game will be free of charge.

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