Dropped, Flying Fijians fullback, Dan Rawaqa is back in the 24 member national team for the All Blacks Test on Friday.
Rawaqa was a notable omission from the 35 member squad that was announced on Thursday but with Nicky Little and Wise Luveniyali ruled out, Rawaqa has been brought back by the national selectors.
Also in the team is national 7s rep, Metuisela Talebula.
Missing out of the team is towering Army lock, Leone Nakarawa who cannot travel to New Zealand.
The 24 member Fiji squad to face the All Blacks on Friday at 7.35pm in Dunedin are Campese Ma’afu, Sunia Koto, Deacon Manu, Setefeno Somoca, Vili Veikoso, Ifereimi Rawaqa, Sekonaia Kalou, Dominiko Waqaniburotu, Akapusi Qera, Sakui-a Matadigo, Rupeni Nasiga, Malakai Ravulo and Netani Talei.
In the backline, Vitori Buatava, Seremaia Bai, Napolioni Nalaga, Ravai Fatiaki, Albert Vulivuli, Vereniki Goneva, Iliesa Keresoni, Nemia Kenatale, Taniela Rawaqa, Metuisela Talebula and Timoci Nagusa.
Story by: Dreu Vukailagi
Rawaqa back as in Flying Fijians
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