Valetini and Nalaga looking to debut against Scotland
Muntz at 10 and Armstrong-Ravula at 15

Valetini and Nalaga looking to debut against Scotland

Muntz at 10 and Armstrong-Ravula at 15

By Alipate Narawa
Thursday 31/10/2024
Photo: Fiji Rugby

Swire Shipping Fijian Drua duo Kemueli Valetini and Waqa Nalaga will be hoping to make their debut for the Fiji Water Flying Fijians this Sunday against Scotland after they were named on the bench.

Coach Mick Byrne has named a formidable front row of Haereiti Hetet, captain Tevita Ikanivere and Samuela Tawake.

In the second row are Isoa Nasilasila and Ratu Leone Rotuisolia.

Ratu Meli Derenalagi and Kitione Salawa are on the flanks with Elia Canakaivata holding things down at No 8.

Byrne has stuck with his trusted halves of Frank Lomani and Caleb Muntz.

Cementing his position on the left wing is former Fiji Airways National 7s player Ponipate Loganimasi who is partnered by former league player Vuate Karawalevu.

Inia Tabuavou is at inside centre with Apisalome Vota outside him and Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula at fullback.

The impact players are Mesulame Dolokoto, Livai Natave, Jone Koroiduadua, Mesake Vocevoce, Vilive Miramira, Simi Kuruvoli.

Scotland will host the Flying Fijians at 5.40am Sunday.

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