2 Jun 2006

Wayne Pivac names one new face for the side to play Junior All Blacks

7:12 am on 2 June 2006

The Fiji national 15's coach, Wayne Pivac has named only one new player in his run-on side to play the Junior All Blacks in the International Rugby Board's inaugural Pacific five Nations tournament opening match in the capital Suva on Saturday.

Seveci Taka gets his start at halfback, while the match also marks the return of sensational winger, Rupeni Caucau.

This will be Caucau's first test since the game against Scotland at the 2003 World Cup in Sydney.

The Fiji side: Forwards…Jo Bale, Sunia Koto, Apisai Nagi, Isoa Domolailai, Simon Raiwalui ( Capt ), Ifereimi Rawaqa, Aca Ratuva, Alivereti Doviverata.

Backs: Seveci Taka, Seremaia Bai, Rupeni Caucau, Seru Rabeni, Epeli Ruivadra, Mosese Luveitasau and Norman Ligairi.

Reserves: Joeli Lotawa, Ravuama Samo, Netani Talei, Akapusi Qera, Emosi Vucago, Jo Tora, Kameli Ratuvou.