Derryck Thomas has been called into the Air Pacific Fiji Warriors squad to replace Rupeni Nasiga, who has not recovered on time from a neck injury sustained during last week's win over the Tau'uta Reds.

Upolu Samoa have injury concerns of their own, with fly half Roger Warren - top points scorer with 57 in this year's tournament, prop Heroshi Tea and centre Gasolo Salima, who all picked up knocks during last weekend's defeat against Savai'i Samoa.

The atmosphere is building as the final at Apia Park approaches with the hosts hoping to celebrate a third Pacific Rugby Cup crown in four years with outgoing Tautahi Gold the only team to break the Samoan stranglehold on the title.

The Fiji Barbarians/Upolu Samoa match kicks off at 4pm on Saturday, Fiji Time.