Fiji head coach John McKee has announced the Fiji team to take on England in the Rugby World Cup curtain raiser at Twickenham this Friday.

Nemani Nadolo – one of the most destructive players in world rugby – is named on the wing. The Crusaders player is joined in the back three by Metuisela Talebula and Waisea Nayacalevu, both of whom boast plenty of try-scoring experience in the Top 14.

Ben Volavola is preferred to Josh Matavesi at fly-half, while Akapusi Qera captains the side from the flank. The dangerous Leone Nakawara takes his place in the second row, while Premiership fans will know all about the danger of the Leicester Tigers’ Niki Goneva in the centre.

FIJI TEAM TO PLAY ENGLAND

15 Metuisela Talebula, 14 Waisea Nayacalevu, 13 Vereniki Goneva, 12 Gabiriele Lovobalavu, 11 Nemani Nadolo, 10 Ben Volavola, 9 Nikola Matawalu, 8 Sakiusa Masi Matadigo, 7 Akapusi Qera (c), 6 Dominiko Waqaniburotu, 5 Leone Nakarawa, 4 Apisalome Ratuniyarawa, 3 Manasa Saulo, 2 Sunia Koto, 1 Campese Ma’afu.
Replacements: 16 Tuapati Talemaitoga, 17 Peni Ravai, 18 Isei Colati, 19 Tevita Cavubati, 20 Peceli Yato, 21 Nemia Kenatale, 22 Joshua Matavesi, 23 Aseli Tikoirotuma.

Date: Friday, September 18
Venue: Twickenham
Kick-off: 20:00 BST (19:00 GMT)
Referee: Jaco Peyper (South Africa)