Winning Chiefs Super rugby wing, Asaeli Tikoirotuma will start at center for the Flying Fijians against Italy this Sunday while Nemani Nadolo will wear the number 12 jersey meaning that Seremaia Bai will be at first five eighth relegating Waisea Luveniyali to the bench.

Metuisela Talebula will start at fullback and Timoci Nagusa has been shifted to the wing.

Napolioni Nalaga retains his blind side wing's berth while Coach Inoke Male has opted for Nemia Kenatale at halfback ahead of Nikola Matawalu.

Former Suva Grammar School student Sakiusa Matadigo will be at number eight and Sisa Koyamaibole is on the reserves while Akapusi Qera and Dominiko Waqaniburotu are the flankers.

Setefano Somoca, Viliame Veikoso and Jerry Yanuyanutawa remain in the front row.

Italy will host the Flying Fijians at 3am Sunday.

Story by: Akuila Cama