Four local based players have been named in the Flying Fijians starting lineup for the Pacific Nations Cup opener against Japan on Saturday.
Suva inside center and former national 7s rep Leone Tabuarua will make his debut in the number 12 jersey, Setefano Somoca will be at prop, Lautoka's Setareki Koroilagilagi is the first five eighth while Aisea Natoga and Simeli Koniferedi have been bracketed at fullback.
Nemia Kenatale will start ahead of Nikola Matawalu at halfback.
Sireli Bobo returns for Fiji on the wing with Adriu Delai and Nemani Nadolo will be at outside centre.
Fiji will meet Japan at 3:40pm Saturday at Churchill Park.
The full 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.
Story by: Akuila Cama
