Two players will make their debut for the Fiji Pearls during the upcoming Oceania Netball Tri Series later this month.

New Zealand‑based shooter Kelera Nawai and Episaki Kahatoka have been named in the final 12-member team to face the Silver Ferns and Samoa.

Former national captain Mere RabukaNeiliko was named to lead the side and will be assisted by Maria Lutua.

Other players in the side include sharpshooter Taraima Rara-Mitchell, Nina Cirikisuva, Unaisi Rauluni, Matila Waqanidrola, Teimumu Vukinavanua and Vaiti Waqatabu.

The team will start training in Suva from tomorrow.

The series starts on January 19 where Fiji will face the Ferns in their first game.

Team list:Nina Cirikisuva, Taraima Rara-Mitchell, Kelera Nawai, Maria Lutua (V/C), Una Rauluni, Vaiti Waqatabu, Teimumu Vukinavanua, Alesi Waqa, Matila Waqanidrola, Sera Dakuitoga, Episaki Kahatoka, Mere Rabuka Neiliko (C);

Reserves - Reijieli Daveua, Losa Tuifagalele, Sereana Maragi