The decision by Flying Fijian 15s Rugby Coach Ilivasi Tabua to make 9 changes in the starting line-up against Samoa this Saturday, has been done to give all of the players a taste of Test level rugby.
Iliesa Keresoni will be playing on the wing with Jone Daunivucu, while Waisea Luveniyali, Ilikena Bolakoro and Ropate Ratu will also be in the first line-up.
Tabua said he has confidence in the team he has named, as most of these players have been playing top level rugby and this will be a chance for them to stamp their mark in the team.
Players like Ifereimi Rawaqa, Seru Rabeni, Alipate Tani, Timoci Nagusa, Filimoni Bolavucu and Waisale Suka have been rested.
The Flying Fijians will take on Samoa on Saturday at 3.10pm and a live commentary can be heard on Viti FM.
Changes to give players taste of Test Level rugby
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