Flying Fijians team named

Four Fiji based players have been named in the Flying Fijians starting lineup for the Pacific Nations Cup opening clash against Japan on Saturday.

Suva inside center and former national 7s rep Leone Tabuarua will make his debut, Setefano Somoca will be at prop, Lautoka’s Setareki Koroilagilagi is the first five eighth while Aisea Natoga and Simeli Koniferedi have been appointed at fullback.

Fiji will meet Japan at 3:40pm FJ Time on Saturday at Churchill Park.

Team:

Setefano Somoca, Tuapati Talemaitoga, Jerry Yanuyanutawa, Apisalome Ratuniyarawa, Wame Lewaravu, Apisai Naikatini, Akapusi Qera(captain), Netani Tale, Nemia Kenatale, Setareki Koroilagilagi, Sireli Bobo, Leone Tabuarua, Nemani Nadolo, Adriu Delai, Aisea Natoga or Simeli Koniferedi.