Changes announced in starting line up
Head coach Inoke Male has made some changes to his starting line up that had smashed Japan last weekend in their Pacific Nations Cup challenge. Fiji will face Canada at the Twin Elms Rugby Park, Nepean in Ottawa tomorrow.
Captain Akapusi Qera has taken over from Netani Talei at number 8, Malakai Ravulo will start at openside flanker, Rupeni Nasiga joins Wame Lewaravu at lock, Setefano Somoca is now tight head and Aisea Natoga replaces Sireli Bobo on the wing.
Sam Matavesi and Aporosa Kenatale will make their Test debut off the bench.
Team: Jerry Yanuyanutawa, Tuapati Talemaitoga, Setefano Somoca, Apisalome Ratuniyarawa, Wame Lewaravu/Rupeni Nasiga, Apisai Naikatini, Malakai Ravulo, Akapusi Qera, Nemia Kenatale, Setareki Koroilagilagi, Aisea Natoga, Leone Tabuarua, Nemani Nadolo, Adriu Delai, Simeli Koniferedi. Reserves: Viliame Veikoso, Manasa Saulo, Campese Ma’afu, Iliesa Ratuva, Sam Matavesi, Aporosa Kenatale, Jiuta Lutumailagi, Iliesa SalusaluPicture: irb.com
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