The " Black Beast" Napolioni Nalaga will not be in the Flying Fijians 15's rugby team to take on the Junior All Blacks on Thursday in their second Pacific Nations Cup match in Lautoka.
Manager Semi Rogoyawa has confirmed that there is only one change in the 30 member squad that was named last week.
Japan based, Ifereimi Rawaqa has been drafted into the team to replace Wame Lewaravu who is tied up with family obligations.
Rogoyawa adds that co-captain Seru Rabeni and full back, Dan Rawaqa are now being monitored after they picked up injuries in their 36-22 win over Tonga in the weekend.
The Flying Fijians meet the Junior All Blacks on Thursday at Lautoka's Churchill Park while Japan takes on Samoa in Sigatoka at Lawaqa Park.
A commentary of the Flying Fijian/Junior All Blacks match can be heard on our sister station Viti FM.
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