Rugby

Botia out, Nakarawa to lead

July 15, 2021 7:01 pm

The Flying Fijians squad [Source: Fiji Rugby/Twitter]

Leone Nakarawa will lead the Flying Fijians against the All Blacks in their final Test match on Saturday in Hamilton.

Nakarawa replaces Levani Botia after the hard-hitting center was ruled out due to a knee injury earlier this week.

It will also be a special moment for France-based Eneriko Buliruarua who makes the run-on side after being named on the bench for the first test match.

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Buliruarua starts at inside center and Waisea Nayacalevu outside him.

Peceli Yato starts at number eight relegating Albert Tuisue to the bench, the only change Cotter has made up-front.

In the backs, Frank Lomani is at half-back while Setareki Tuicuvu starts on ight-wing replacing Eroni Sau.

Flying Fijians take on All Blacks at 7.05pm on Saturday.

You can watch the match LIVE on FBC TV and FBC Sports channels.

Flying Fijians Squad V All Blacks

• Peni Ravai

• Sam Matavesi

• Mesake Doge

• Temo Mayanavanua

• Leone Nakarawa {c}

• Johnny Dyer

• Mesulame Kunavula

• Peceli Yato

• Frank Lomani

• Ben Volavola

• Nemani Nadolo

• Eneriko Buliruarua

• Waisea Nayacalevu

• Setareki Tuicuvu

• Kini Murimurivalu

Reserves

• Mesulame Dolokoto

• Eroni Mawi

• Leeroy Atalifo

• Albert Tuisue

• Kitione Kamikamica

• Moses Sorovi

• Teti Tela

• Manasa Mataele