Fiji name Fatiaki for Springboks clash

New Worcester recruit Ravai Fatiaki has been named among the replacements as Fiji make three changes to their line-up for the mouth-watering clash against South Africa in Wellington on Saturday morning (kick-off 7am GMT).

The Flying Fijians gave the Springboks a real fright in the quarter-finals four years ago and they are confident they can go one better against the defending champions this time around.

Having opened up with a 49-25 victory over Namibia, coach Sam Domoni has handed recalls for No.8 Sakiusa Matadigo, openside Akapusi Qera and hooker Sunia Koto. Viliame Veikoso, former Worcester player Netani Talei and Mala Ravulo all make way.

There are a number of changes among the replacements, with Fataiki, who will team up with Warriors after the tournament, Talemaitoga Tuapati, Sisa Koyamaibole and veteran fly-half Nicky Little included.

Fiji: 15 Kini Murimurivalu, 14 Vereniki Goneva, 13 Gabirieli Lovobalavu, 12 Seremaia Bai, 11 Naipolioni Nalaga, 10 Waisea Luveniyali, 9 Nemia Kenatale, 1 Campese Ma'afu,2 Sunia Koto, 3 Deacon Manu (capt), 4 Leone Nakarawa, 5 Wame Lewaravu, 6 Dominiko Waqaniburotu, 7 Akapusi Qera, 8 Sakiusa Matadigo.

Replacements:16 Talemaitoga Tuapati, 17 Waisea Nailago, 18 Netani Talei, 19 Sisa Koyamaibole, 20 Vitori Buatava, 21 Nicky Litle, 22 Ravai Fatiaki


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