“Congratulations to the players who will earn their first Test cap for the Flying Fijians. They have worked hard to earn these spots and all they need to do is go on Saturday and put up an amazing show.”
FIJI Water Flying Fijians head coach Simon Raiwalui (left) and captain Waisea Nayacalevu, Lautoka on July 20, 2023. Photo: Salote Qalubau
Four players are going to make the Test debut for the FIJI Water Flying Fijians to tomorrow’s Punjas Battle of the Pacific clash against Tonga at Churchill Park, Lautoka.
Head coach Simon Raiwalui yesterday named France-based Lekima Tagitagivalu, Caleb Muntz and Selestino Ravutaumada in his starting line-up while on the reserve bench in Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta.
“It’s a very strong team with a mixture of experienced and young players,” the former Flying Fijian captain said.
“Congratulations to the players who will earn their first Test cap for the Flying Fijians. They have worked hard to earn these spots and all they need to do is go on Saturday and put up an amazing show.”
Pau’s Tagitagivalu has been named at blindside flanker while an experienced Levani Botia is at openside flanker.
Raiwalui has given a huge task to Fijian Drua’s Caleb Muntz who starts ahead of Ben Volavola and Teti Tela. Ravutaumada is on the wing while Cirikidavtea could earn his first cap off the bench.
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