Flying Fijians make 7 changes for Samoa match

Vodafone Flying Fijians head coach John McKee has made seven changes to the national side to take on Samoa in their second Pacific Nations Cup match tomorrow.

McKee has called in Clermont flanker Peceli Yato to make his debut at blind side flanker.

Peni Ravai has also been named to start as the tight head prop, Api Ratuniyarawa replaces Tevita Cavubati at locks while captain Akapusi Qera returns to his usual position of openside flanker.

In the backline, Nemia Kenatale will start at halfback, Gabby Lovobalavu comes in for Levani Botia at inside center while Metuisela Talebula will get his start at fullback.

The Vodafone Flying Fijians will take on Samoa at 12pm tomorrow.

Flying Fijians

1. Peni Ravai, 2. Sunia Koto, 3. Manasa Saulo, 4. Api Ratuniyarawa, 5. Leone Nakarawa, 6. Peceli Yato, 7. Akapusi Qera – Captain, 8. Sakiusa Matadigo, 9. Nemia Kenatale, 10. Ben Volavola, 11. Asaeli Tikoirotuma, 12. Gabiriele Lovobalavu, 13. Vereniki Goneva – Vice Captain, 14. Waisea Nayacalevu, 15. Metuisela Talebula

Reserves: 16. Viliame Veikoso, 17. Campese Maafu, 18. Taniela Koroi, 19. Nemia Soqeta, 20. Malakai Ravulo, 21. Henry Seniloli,

22. Josh Matavesi, 23. Napolioni Nalaga