Flying Fijians rugby coach Inoke Male has included Masi Matadigo, Napolioni Nalaga, Timoci Nagusa and Seremaia Bai in his starting 15 to take on the Classic All Blacks at the ANZ Stadium tomorrow.
The four make their first appearance for the side this season and there is also a return for veteran wing Sireli Bobo.
The team sees Setefano Somoca and Campese Ma’afu at props with Suva’s Viliame Veikoso at hooker.
Wame Lewaravu and Api Ratuniarawa are at locks with Netani Talei and skipper Akapusi Qera as the starting flankers.
Matadigo is at number eight, and Nikola Matawalu at halfback and Jiuta Lutumailagi at pivot.
Bai and Nemani Nadolo are in the midfield with Nalaga and Bobo on the wings and Nagusa is at fullback.
The reserves are:
Tuapate Talemaitoga, Manasa Saulo, Jerry Yanuyanutawa, Api Naikatini, Malakai Ravulo, Nemia Kenatale, Simeli Koniferedi, Aisea Natoga
Meanwhile, Fijian flyer Sitiveni Sivivatu says community development is important of any rugby player.
The former New Zealand rugby wing is in the country and will feature for the Classic All Blacks against the Flying Fijians.
Sivivatu and the classics visited Yavusania village yesterday and the Clermont wing was overwhelmed.
“It is always good to come back and give back to the community you know when you finish rugby. All these young boys will be the ones who play for Fiji or somewhere else. And it’s good to rub shoulder with the villagers and get to know them and that is how you grow as person and as an individual as well.”
The match kicks-off at 6pm and you can watch it live and exclusive on FBC TV.
