Matavesi starts for Fiji against Gloucester

Warriors centre Josh Matavesi has been named in the starting line-up for Fiji ahead of tomorrow’s clash with Gloucester at Kingsholm tomorrow.

Matavesi came off the bench for Fiji against England at Twickenham on Saturday and has been rewarded for his impressive performance. Warriors teammate, Ravai Fatiaki is again named on the bench.

The other noticeable inclusion is the arrival of Toulouse flyer and 2012 Top14 top-try-scorer Timoci Matanavou on the right wing.

The winger joined the Flying Fijians squad yesterday as a replacement for Akapusi Qera, who has been released back to Gloucester following his appearance in an injured-ravaged back-row for the Islanders on Saturday.

Tour captain Deacon Manu has been named on the bench.

Fiji: Talebula; Matanavou, Wara, Matavesi, Votu; Ralulu, Bola; Samoca, Talemaitoga, Saulo; Ratuniyarama, Kalou; Domolailai, Volau, Naqusa.

Replacements: Naureure, Manu, Makutu, Naikatini, Ratuva, Matawalu, Fatiaki, Natoga.
 


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