National 15's rugby duo Ifereimi Rawaqa and Sireli Naqelevuki have been replaced in the Sports Hydrant Pacific Islanders team ahead of Sundays opening Test match against England.

Coach Quddus Fielea has brought in Paino Hehea in place of Rawaqa while Epi Taione replaces Naqelevuki.

Fielea also announced that six Test Islanders veteran Mosese Rauluni would captain the team with Nili Latu appointed vice captain.

The side marched into camp yesterday and were welcomed by the tour manager Sitiveni Rabuka, who reminded the squad of their roots and the challenges ahead of them.

Fiji has the likes of Sunia Koto, Kele Leawere, Semisi Naevo, Sisa Koyamaibole, Mosese Rauluni, Seremaia Bai, Vilimoni Delasau, Seru Rabeni, Kameli Ratuvou and Sireli Bobo in the Pacific Islanders line-up.

The Pacific Islanders will take on England on Sunday at 2.30am.