The FMF Flying Fijian 15's rugby team forwards is ready to give the Wallabies forward pack a good battle upfront in Monday morning pool game.
Coach Ilivasi Tabua said that while key players like Kele Leawere, Sunia Koto, Graham Dewes and Sisa Koyamaibole have been rested the players who will fill in their spot a capable replacements.
Tabua has rested the likes of Nicky Little, Kele Leawere, Akapusi Qera, Sunia Koto, Graham Dewes and Semisi Naevo while Jone Railomo, Sisa Koyamaibole and Seru Rabeni will start from the bench.
The Fiji team to take on the Wallabies in the forwards: Alefoso Yalayalatabua, Vereniki Sauturaga, Hendry Qiodravu, Isoa
Domolailai, Ifereimi Rawaqa, Netani Talei, Aca Ratuva and Jone Qovu.
The backline will have Jone Daunivucu, Waisale Luveniyali, Isoa Neivua, Seremaia Bai as captain, Maleli Kunavore, Filimoni Delasau and Norman Ligairi.
Fiji will take on Australia on Monday morning at 12.30am.
Forwards to give Aussies a good go
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