Flying Fijians coach Ilivasi Tabua has made six changes to the team that lost to the New Zealand Maori, to take on Japan in the third round of the IRB Pacific Nations Cup match this afternoon.
In the forwards, Alefoso Yalayalatabua starts at loose-head prop in place of Graham Dewes while in the backs Aporosa Vata starts at scrumhalf for Mosese Rauluni and Michael Tagicakibau comes in for Vilimoni Delasau.
Speaking to Legend FM sports, Tabua said he has faith in the young players to fill he shoes of the veteran players.
The Fiji/Japan match kicks off at 5:05pm today, while Australia A meet Tonga in Sydney.
Meanwhile in other PNC match played yesterday, New Zealand Maori maintained their unbeaten run in the IRB Pacific Nations Cup, but were made to fight for the 17-6 victory by a rugged Samoa side last night.
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