Nadi 15's rugby team halfback, Aporosa Vata will not a have an easy way out when he takes the field against Japan tomorrow afternoon in the IRB Pacific Nations Cup match.

Vata has been named in the starting line-up to fill in for captain Mosese Rauluni, who opted to stay away for this match because of personal commitments.

Flying Fijians forwards coach, Joji Rinakama said Vata will have to play lead role and he will have a chat with him before he runs onto the field.