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Matanavou roped in to Flying Fijians squad

Matanavou roped in to Flying Fijians squad
Timoci Matanavou will make his debut for the flying Fijians tomorrow against Gloucester.

The 28-year-old who was called in as a late replacement for Kameli Ratuvou will be on the wing.

Flying Fijians Coach Inoke Male has made seven changes to the side that played against England. 

Setefano Somoca has been named Captain and will lead the front row with Tuapati Talemaitoga and Manasa Saulo. 

Apisalome Ratuniyarawa has been retained and will pair up with his brother Sokonaia Kalou at locks. 

France based Jovilisi Domolailai and Suva’s Samu Bola come in at flankers with Nemani Nagusa at No. 8. 

Kelemedi Bola replaces Nikola Matawalu at half back with Jonetani Ralulu at fly half. 

Watisoni Votu retains his position on the wing with Timoci Matanavou replacing Samu Wara. 

Wara pairs up with Josh Matavesi at centre and Metuisela Talebula will run in at full back. 

The reserves are: Seremaia Naureure, Deacon Manu, Ratu Penijamini Makutu, Apisai Naikatini, Iliesa Ratuva, Nikola Matawalu, Ravai Fatiaki and Aisea Natoga.

Fiji will play Gloucester at 8:45am tomorrow.


Story by: Akuila Cama
FNRL

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