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Manu to captain Flying Fijians

November 6, 2012 5:53 pm

Flying Fijians prop, Deacon Manu returns to captaincy duties and this time it will be against England on Sunday.

Manu debuted for Fiji in 2009 against Scotland and skippered Fiji in the 2011 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand.

The Llaneli Scarlets-based prop has played 12 test matches for Fiji and also led the team against Australia and on the 2010 tour to Europe.

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Head coach, Inoke Males says selecting Manu as his captain was decided upon his experience as a front rower where much of the action will be against the Poms on Sunday.

The latest players to join camp are Sireli Naqelevuki, Akapusi Qera, Kameli Ratuvou and Tuapati Talemaitoga.