Changes are expected in the Flying Fijian's team to take on Samoa in Saturday's Pacific Nations Cup match on Saturday.

The inclusion of France based Seremaia Bai is expected to help in the goal kicking department where he is likely to assist fullback Dan Rawaqa, who was injured last week.

Bai will either feature in the first five eight or inside centre position with Seru Rabeni who has recovered from injury.

Other changes in the backline is on the wing where Fiji 7s Captain Vereniki Goneva who was tipped to replace Timoci Nagusa, is also injured after he stepped on a nail and injured his foot.

In the forwards it is interesting to note that both Semisi Naevo and Samu Bola have recovered and have been running with the side throughout this week.

Coach Ilivasi Tabua said the side should definitely lift their performances and improve on the weaknesses from the Junior All Blacks game against Samoa.