Tuivucu wants his 2nd game for Flying Fijians to be longer than his 20 minute debut against Scotland

Clermont fullback Setariki Tuicuvu says he would not want to repeat what happened last year against Scotland where he only played for the first 20 minutes.

Tuicuvu says he was crushed when he was removed from the field due to an injury since it was his first game for Fiji.

He says given the chance to start at fullback tomorrow, he will not disappoint his fans and the Fiji rugby family as he is also vying for a spot in the team to the Rugby World Cup.

Meanwhile, Flying Fijians coach John McKee says Tuicuvu will make his second appearance for Fiji after earning his first cap against Scotland in November last year.

McKee says Tuicuvu is a young player on the way up and has had some really good match time with his season in Clermont.

McKee will also be testing a new combinations in the midfield patterning Levani Botia and Semi Radradra in the centres.

The Flying Fijians face Samoa at 7.15 tonight at the ANZ Stadium. You can catch the live commentary on our sister station VitiFM on 92.2FM.

Tonga beat Canada 33-23 at Churchill Park yesterday.

The PNC title decider between Japan and USA is at 4.35pm also at the ANZ Stadium.

This is the starting line up for tomorrow’s game:

1. Campese Ma’afu

2. Sam Matavesi

3. Peni Ravai

4. Tevita Cavubati

5. Leone Nakarawa

6. Dominiko Waqaniburotu

7. Semi Kunatani

8. Viliame Mata

9. Frank Lomani

10. Ben Volavola

11. Patrick Osborne

12. Levani Botia

13. Semi Radradra

14. Vereniki Goneva

15. Setariki Tuicuvu

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