Flying Fijians head coach Inoke Male has made several changes to the side that will play Samoa in their second Pacific Nations Cup match on Sunday.

Brumbies prop Jeremaia Yanuyanutawa makes his debut at loose head with Seremaia Naureure and Waisea Daveta in the front row.

Api Naikatini and Leone Nakarawa retain their places at Lock.

France based Josefa Domolailai has also been given the green light, pairing up with Malakai Volau at flanker, with captain Netani Talei at No8.

Nemia Kenatale replaces Nikola Matawalu and Setareki Koroilagilagi has been retained at flyhalf.

Vereniki Goneva will lead the backline with Isake Katonibau and Kameli Ratuvou at fullback.

Watisoni Votu will pair up with France based Alusio Buto on the wings.

Tuapati Taleimaitoga, Setefano Somoca, Iliesa Ratuva, Malakai Ravulo, Kelemedi Bola, Iliesa Salusalu and Waisea Nayacalevu will be on the reserve bench.

The Flying Fijians will play Samoa on Sunday at 3.10pm.


Story by: Dhanjay Deo