Northampton Saints forward Temo Mayanavanua has been selected to start Fiji’s clash with Wales this weekend.
The 26-year-old will pack down in the second row at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on Sunday 10 November (kick-off: 1.40pm).
Mayanavanua, who played a key role in his country’s recent Pacific Nations Cup success, missed out on Fiji’s loss to Scotland last time out due to the match falling outside of the international test window.
Sunday’s Autumn Nations Series encounter will be his 25th for the Flying Fijians after making his senior international debut in December 2020 against Georgia.
There’s two former Saintsman in the matchday squad as Frank Lomani (#2035) starts at scrum-half while Sam Matavesi (#2023) is among the replacements.
FIJI TEAM TO FACE WALES
15 Vuate Karawalevu
14 Jiuta Wainiqolo
13 Waisea Nayacalevu (c)
12 Josua Tuisova
11 Semi Radradra
10 Caleb Muntz
9 Frank Lomani
1 Eroni Mawi
2 Tevita Ikanivere (c)
3 Samuela Tawake
4 Isoa Nasilasila
5 Temo Mayanavanua
6 Ratu Meli Derenalagi
7 Kitione Salawa
8 Elia Canakaivata
Replacements:
16 Sam Matavesi
17 Haereiti Hetet
18 Jone Koroiduadua
19 Message Vocevoce
20 Albert Tuisue
21 Simi Kuruvoli
22 Isaiah Ravula
23 Sireli Maqala
