9 changes to Flying Fijians

Flying Fijians Coach Ilivasi Tabua has made 9 changes to his run on team to take on Samoa in the Pacific Nation Cup on Saturday.

From the side that lost 45-17 to the Junior All Blacks last week Tabua has retained the services of Graham Dewes, Sunia Koto, Viliame Seuseu, Netani Talei in the forwards while Iliesa Keresoni is also being given another chance in the back-line.

Also, Fiji Warriors wing Ropate Ratu will make his debut in the national 15's jumper on the wing.

Tabua has named a new look back-line with veteran Seremaia Bai calling the shots at second five eight.

Captain Kele Leawere and Josefa Domolailai will be the locks while Semisi Naevo and Samu Bola return as flankers with Netani Talei at number 8.

The back-line will have Jone Daunivucu, Wise Luveniyali, Iliesa Keresoni, Seremaia Bai, Ilikena Bolakoro, Ropate Ratu and Dan Rawaqa.

Players like Ifereimi Rawaqa, Seru Rabeni, Alipate Tani, Timoci Nagusa, Filimoni Bolavucu and Waisale Suka have been rested.

The Flying Fijian will take on Samoa on Saturday at 3.10pm and you can catch a live commentary of the match on our sister station Viti FM.