Matavesi to start at flyhalf against England

Matavesi to start at flyhalf against England

By Semi Turaga
18/11/2016
Josh Matavesi is at flyhalf ahead of Ben Volavola against England

A handful of changes have been made to the Vodafone Flying Fijians team that will clash with England at Twickenham on Saturday.

Metuisela Talebula starts at fullback with Benito Masilevu moving to the right wing in place of Waisea Nayacalevu.

Josh Matavesi is at flyhalf ahead of Ben Volavola.

In the pack, Jale Sasson misses out as Sunia Koto starts at hooker while Leone Nakarawa comes in at lock with Dominiko Waqaniburotu moving into the back‑row alongside Peceli Yato and Akapusi Qera.

Seru Vularika has been chosen to start at scrum half ahead of Nikola Matawalu.

Meanwhile, England coach Eddie Jones has delayed naming his side to face Fiji because of injury concerns.

Jones was due to announce the starting team today but that has been moved to tomorrow to assess the fitness of a number of players.

The main injury worries are over forwards Billy Vunipola, Nathan Hughes and centre Elliot Daly.

The Flying Fijians will meet England at 3.30am Sunday.

Fiji: 15 Metuisela Talebula, 14 Benito Masilevu, 13 Asaeli Tikoirotuma, 12 Albert Vulivuli, 11 Nemani Nadolo, 10 Josh Matavesi, 9 Seru Vularika, 8 Akapusi Qera, 7 Peceli Yato, 6 Dominiko Waqaniburotu, 5 Leone Nakarawa, 4 Api Ratuniyawara, 3 Manasa Saulo, 2 Sunia Koto, 1 Campese Ma’afu

Replacements: 16 Tuapati Talemaitoga, 17 Peni Ravai, 18 Leeroy Atalifo, 19 Nemia Soqeta, 20 Naulia Dawai, 21 Eremasi Radrodro, 22 Nikola Matawalu, 23 Kini Murimurivalu.

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