Flying Fijian 15s first five eight Alipate Tani has a huge responsibility awaiting him tomorrow against the Junior All Blacks in the Pacific Nations Cup.
Tani will be up against Crusaders Stephen Brett in the number 10 jumper and also be in charge of the goal-kicking department after full-back Dan Rawaqa was ruled out because of injury.
Manager Semi Rogoyawa said co-captain Seru Rabeni will assist Tani in crucial decisions during the game but they have confidence in the Namatakula lad.
Junior All Blacks coach Colin Cooper believes the host strength will be in the backline although they have named many new faces.
Cooper said they have to deny the Flying Fijians possession to win tomorrow's showdown.
Looking at the Flying Fijians team to meet the Junior All Blacks, in the front row: Graham Dewes, Sunia Koto, Viliame Seuseu, Kele Leawere, Ifereimi Rawaqa, Leone Nakarawa, Netani Talei and Sakiusa Masi.
In the backline: Nemia Kenatale, Alipate Tani, Timoci Nagusa, Seru Rabeni, Waisale Suka, Filimoni Bolavucu and Iliesa Keresoni.
Vice-captain Waisea Luveniyali has been named on the bench.
The Flying Fijian and Junior All Blacks match will kick-off at 3.10pm and live commentary on our sister radio station Viti FM.
Tani shoulders huge burden
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