Expect some razzle dazzle from the Classic All Blacks as they take on the Flying Fijians tonight at the ANZ Stadium.

That is the message from Classic All Blacks captain, Justin Marshall as he leads his team from Nadi to Suva later this morning.

Marshall who has played for the All Blacks 81 times and featured for the Crusaders 105 times, said he is honored to play in Fiji for the first time to celebrate 100 years of Fiji rugby.


Marshall hopes the forwards deliver well to the Classic AB's backline.


Speaking from Denarau, Classic All Blacks coach, Peter Sloane said his team is ready to rumble.

He has named Joe Rokocoko, Sitiveni Sivivatu and Rupeni Caucau in the starting lineup. Justin Marshall will be at halfback with Orene Ai'i, Sam Tui-tupou, Caucau, Rokocoko, Sivivatu and Gavin Williams making up the remaining starters in the backline.  

Sloane who was the coach of the winning Auckland Blues side in 2003 said it is great to see Rupeni Caucau back in action at home.


On a lighter note, Sloane says their first attempt of the Maori war dance earlier this week was like a disco version but they are improving and should be ready tonight.


Former All Blacks halfback Justin Marshall will captain the Classic All Blacks which includes Rodney So'oialo, Chris Masoe, Jerry Collins, Adam Thompson, Bradley Mika, Sam Tui-tupou, former Samoan fullback Gavin Williams and former England prop Joe Ward.

The Fiji vs Classic All Blacks match kicks off at 6 tonight at the ANZ Stadium and you can catch the live commentary on our sister station, Viti FM.


Fiji Lineup:                            Classic All Blacks:

1. Setefano Somoca               1. AJ Woonton
2. Viliame Veikoso                 2. Jason Rutledge
3. Campese Ma’afu                3. Nick Barrett
4. Apisalome Ratuniyarawa     4. Bradley Mika
5. Wame Lewaravu                5. Jay Williams
6. Netani Talei                       6. Adam Thompson
7. Akapusi Qera                    7. Chris Masoe
8. Masi Matadigo                   8. Jerry Collins
9. Nikola Matawalu                9. Justin Marshall
10. Jiuta Lutumailagi             10. Orene Ai’i
11. Napolioni Nalaga             11. Sitiveni Sivivatu
12. Seremaia Bai                  12. Sam Tuitupou
13. Nemani Nadolo               13. Rupeni Caucaunibuca
14. Sireli Bobo                     14. Joe Rokocoko
15. Timoci Nagusa                15. Gavin Williams
 
16. Talemaitoga Tuapati        16. Ben Suisala
17. Manasa Saulo                 17. Joe Ward
18. Jerry Yanuyanutawa         18. Jack Whetton
19. Api Naikatini                   19. William Whetton
20. Malakai Ravulo               20. Kevin Senio
21. Nemia Kenatale              21. Murray Williams
22. Simeli Koniferedi            22. Derek Carpenter
23. Aisea Natoga
 

Story by: Vijay Narayan