John McKee has named the most experienced Fiji XV ever to take on Wales on Thursday evening, despite being denied the services of several of his frontline players.
Giant winger Nemani Nadolo is the most obvious absentee, as he misses out through suspension, but they are also without livewire scrum-half Niko Matawalu and similarly giant winger Waisea Nayacalevu.
FIJI TEAM TO PLAY WALES
15 Metuisela Talebula, 14 Timoci Nagusa, 13 Vereniki Goneva, 12 Lepani Botia, 11 Aseli Tikoirotuma, 10 Ben Volavola, 9 Nemia Kenatale, 8 Netani Talei, 7 Akapusi Qera (c), 6 Dominiko Waqaniburotu, 5 Leone Nakarawa, 4 Tevita Cavubati, 3 Manasa Saulo, 2 Sunia Koto, 1 Campese Maafu.
Replacements: 16 Viliame Veikoso, 17 Peni Ravia, 18 Leeroy Atalifo, 19 Nemia Soqeta, 20 Malakai Ravulo, 21 Henry Seniloli, 22 Joshua Matavesi, 23 Kini Murimurivalu.
Date: Thursday, October 1
Venue: Millennium Stadium, Cardiff
Kick-off: 16:45 local
Referee: John Lacey (Ireland)
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Is matawalu injured or dropped because if it is the latter I have no idea why. He has been one of Fiji’s best players
Yes, that’s a real blow to Fiji’s chances if he’s missing
Injured, apparently: back spasms suffered against Australia haven’t cleared up.
thank the lord other teams have a few problems !
Win or loose,play or not play.They are still doing the best.As time move on,fiji team progress every year.We have to salute and appreciate them for their hardwork.