Three national sevens reps will make their debut run for the Flying Fijians against Japan in their opening Pacific Nations cup game tomorrow.
Watisoni Votu and Waisea Nayacalevu pair up on the wings while Aisake Katonibau will play at inside centre.
Another former sevens rep Vereniki Goneva will play at outside center.
Netani Talei leads the pack at No. 8 while the front row sees the return of Graham Dewes alongside 2011 Rugby World Cup reps Viliame Veikoso and Setefano Somoca.
Apisai Naikatini will also make his debut at locks with Leone Nakarawa.
Iliesa Ratuva also makes his debut at flanker with another 2011 RWC rep, Malakai Ravulo, at number seven.
Nikola Matawalu makes a return to top level rugby at scrumhalf and he partners flyhalf Setareki Koroilagilagi.
Seremaia Naureure, Benedito Koroi, Kelepi Ketedromo, French based Alusio Buto and brothers Malakai Volau and Kelemedi Bola have been named as impact players.
The Flying Fijians go up against the Japan tomorrow at 10.10pm
Story by: Akuila Cama
