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Male names his first 15 for Irish clash

November 15, 2012 6:05 pm

Flying Fijians head coach, Inoke Male has named his side to face Ireland A on Sunday morning.

Two more Europe-based players have joined camp, London Irish prop, Jerry Yanuyanutawa and France-based, Simeli Radidi.

Yanuyanutawa, Viliame Veikoso and Deacon Manu make up the front row.

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Leone Nakarawa and Api Naikatini are at locks.

Flankers are Iliesa Ratuva and Malakai Ravula with Nemani Nagusa at No.8.

Nikola Matawalu is at halfback and pairs up with Jonetani Ralulu.

Flying Fijians wings are Watisoni Votu and Simeli Koniferedi.

Josh Matavesi and Vereniki Goneva team up at centre while Metuisela Talebula remains at fullback.

Flying Fijians vs Ireland A
15 Metuisela Talebula, 14 Simeli Koniferedi, 13 Vereniki Goneva, 12 Josh Matavesi, 11 Watisoni Votu, 10 Jonetani Ralulu, 9 Nikola Matawalu, 8 Nemani Nemani, 7 Malakai Ravulo, 6 Iliesa Ratuva, 5 Api Naikatini, 4 Leone Nakarawa, 3 Deacon Manu, 2 Viliame Veikoso, 1 Jerry Yanuyanutawa

Reserves: 16 Manasa Saulo, 17 Setefano Somoca, 18 Apisai Ratuniyarawa, 19 Jovili Domolailai, 20 Kelemedi Bola, 21 Ravai Fatiaki, 22 Timoci Matanavou