France based and Vodafone Flying Fijians players Metuisela Talebula and Watisoni Votu will not feature for Lautoka in their Skipper Cup clash against Suva this Saturday.
Lautoka coaching director and Telecom Fiji Warriors assistant coach Apakuki Vacala says the two were not able to get a timely release from the clubs to play in local competitions.
Talebula and Votu have only been training with the Lautoka team and were not allowed to play since they arrived into the country last week.
Meanwhile Vacala says Sam Speight the brother of Wallabies winger Henry Speight will be playing on the wing.
Speight will be joined by other big names including Nabiau Satala, Maikeli Sivo and Lepani Seduadua.
Lautoka will meet Suva at 3pm this Saturday at the ANZ Stadium and you can catch the live commentary on Viti FM.
In other games, Naitasiri will host Tavua on Friday, the other games on Saturday include Tailevu against Northland at Ratu Cakobau Park, Ovalau will host Nadi, Namosi will travel to Lawaqa Park to face Nadroga while Macuata will host Vatukoula at All Saints College ground.
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