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McKee names squad to face Tonga

June 20, 2018 8:45 pm

Fiji Airways Flying Fijians coach John McKee has named a powerful team to round off the June Test Series against Tonga in Lautoka this Saturday afternoon.

Scrum-half Frank Lomani has been given the start for the final Test against the Ikale Tahi following an impressive series off the bench.

Jale Vatubua and Vereniki Goneva will combine in the centres alongside Montpellier teammates Nemani Nadolo and Timoci Nagusa promising some exciting strike power for the Flying Fijians.

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Fan favourite Semi Radradra has not been named for the contest against Tonga and has joined the Fiji 7s to prepare for the Rugby World Cup 7s.

The front row of Campese Ma’afu, Tuapati Taleimatoga and Manasa Saulo will lead the forward charge for Fiji against a big Tongan pack.

Fiji will play Tonga at Lautoka’s Churchill Park, on Saturday at 3.00pm.

Flying Fijians line-out

1. Campese Ma’afu
2. Tuapati Taleimatoga
3. Manasa Saulo
4. Viliame Mata
5. Leone Nakarawa
6. Dominiki Waqaniburotu
7. Mosese Voka
8. Akapusi Qera
9. Frank Lomani
10. Ben Volavola
11. Nemani Nadolo
12. Jale Vatabua
13. Vereniki Goneva
14. Timoci Nigusa
15. Kini Murimurivalu

Reserves

16. Tuvere Vugakoto
17. Peni Ravai
18. Mosese Ducivaki
19. Albert Tuisue
20. Nemani Nagusa
21. Seru Vularika
22. Alivereti Veitokani
23. Sevanaia Galala