FMF Flying Fijian 15s rugby coach Ilivasi Tabua has made two changes to the starting line up that will be taking on the Springboks in the 3rd quarterfinal of the 2007 Rugby World Cup.
Both changes are in the backline where Sireli Bobo will start on the left wing in place of Isoa Neivua while Norman Ligairi comes in at fullback for Kameli Ratuvou who will now start at centre three quarter.
Seru Rabeni moves from the number 13 spot to take up Seremaia Bai position at second five eighth as the coaching staff have opted for Bai's experience to replace the injured Nicky Little at flyhalf.
Captain Mosese Rauluni said that while the South African will be favourite it will not stop them from giving their best in the quarterfinals.
Veteran flyhalf Nicky Little added that the players who have been picked to play against the Boks know what is required of them.
The Fiji team to take on the Springboks: In the forwards, Jone Railomo, Sunia Koto, Graham Dewes, Kele Leawere, Ifereimi Rawaqa, Semisi Naevo, Akapusi Qera and Sisa Koyamaibole.
The backline has Mosese Rauluni as captain, Seremaia Bai, Sireli Bobo, Seru Rabeni, Kameli Ratuvou, Filimoni Delasau and Norman Ligairi.
Fiji will take on the Springboks at 1am on Monday morning.
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