Marshall to captain Classic All Blacks

Justin Marshall will captain the Classic All Blacks when they play the Flying Fijians this Wednesday.

The former All Blacks halfback will lead a side that has the likes of Rodney So’oialo, Chris Masoe, Jerry Colins, Adam Thompson, Joe Rokocoko, Sitiveni Sivivatu and Rupeni Caucau.

Meanwhile, tickets for the match are selling fast and around 600 grandstand tickets are now only remaining.

Fiji Sports Council Chairman Peter Mazey said they will hold onto some grandstand tickets which will be sold on the match day.

The Flying Fijians will host the Classic All Blacks at 6pm Wednesday and you can catch the live commentary on our sister station VITI FM.

Meanwhile, the official opening of the ANZ Stadium will be held tomorrow night and Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama will be the chief guest.

Full Team:

Props: Ben Suisala, AJ Woonton, Nick Barrett

Hookers: Jason Rutledge & Joe Ward

Locks: Jay Williams, Bradley Mika, Jack Whetton, William Whetton

Loose Forwards: Adam Thomson, Chris Masoe, Jerry Collins, Rodney So’oialo

Halves: Justin Marshall (c), Kevin Senio, Orene Ai’I, Murray Williams

Midfield: Sam Tuitupoou, Derek Carpenter

Wings: Josevata Rokocoko, Sitiveni Sivivatu, Rupen Caucaunibuca

Fullback: Gavin Williams


Story by: Akuila Cama