Wales based tight head prop Deacon Manu has been given the nod by the Flying Fijians rugby coaching staff to captain the side for Saturday's one off Test match against the Wallabies.
Manager Semi Rogoyawa announced the 24 member squad this afternoon confirming that after looking at the player’s availability for this game they have decided to give Manu the captaincy position.
The team to take on the Wallabies,
Campese Ma'afu, Viliame Veikoso, Deacon Manu, Anthony Wise, Dominiko Waqani-burotu, Jone Qovu, Jimilai Nai-kadawa, Vesi Rarawa, Graham Dewes, Rupeni Nasiga, Ratu Emosi Vucago, Waisea Luveniyali, Sireli Bobo, Rupeni Caucau, Ropate Ratu, Timoci Nagusa, Ratu Taniela Rawaqa, Talemaitoga Tuapati, Samu Bola Volau, Sekonaia Kalou, Nemani Nadolo, Iliesa Keresoni, Vitori Buatava and Saula Radidi.
Dropped are naval duo Alefoso Yalayalatabua and Nikola Matawalu who could not travel with the team due to the travel sanctions.
Meanwhile, Robbie Deans has also named his line-up.
Waratahs star Berrick Barnes has been left out of the Wallabies squad for their match against Fiji.
Quade Cooper and Matt Giteau have been selected in the playmaking roles. Queensland Reds star Cooper has been named at five eighth, with regular number 10 Giteau shunted to inside centre.
Waratahs centre Rob Horne, Brumbies tighthead prop Salesi Ma'afu and Brumbies hooker Huia Edmonds have all been selected to make their debuts.
Luke Burgess has beaten Josh Valentine to the halfback spot left vacant by the injured Will Genia.
Utility back Kurtley Beale has been named at fullback with Adam Ashley Cooper forced out to the wing, the selectors opted for Force No.8 Richard Brown to replace the injured Wycliff Palu.
Looking at the Wallabies team that has been announced:-
Kurtley Beale, Digby Ioane, Rob Horne, Matt Giteau, Adam Ashley Cooper, Quade Cooper, Luke Burgess, Richard Brown, David Pocock, Rocky Elsom, Nathan Sharpe, Dean Mumm, Salesi Ma'afu, Huia Edmonds and Ben Alexander.
Fiji will take on the Wallabies on Saturday at 9.40pm.
