Prop Setefano Somoca will lead the Fiji rugby side this Saturday when the Flying Fijians take on Tonga in the last Pacific Nations clash at Churchill Park.

Coach Inoke Male confirms the appointment after Netani Talei was ruled out because of injury.

“Our new captain and skipper that will be leading us against the Tongans will be Setefano Somoca. Somoca is not a new name to Fiji rugby. He has played in the last World Cup and captained the Warriors team to the PNC in Australia and New Zealand.”

Aisea Katonibau gets a recall replacing Kameli Ratuvou.

Fiji takes on the Ikale Tahi at 3.30pm at Churchill Park this Saturday.

Catch a live commentary on Bula FM with Graham Eden.