19 Sep 2007

Fiji expected to make big changes for Rugby World Cup game against Australia

10:16 am on 19 September 2007

Fiji coach, Ilivasi Tabua, says the nucleus of his side will change from the one which has achieved two Rugby World Cup wins, for this weekend's clash with Australia in Montpellier.

Tabua says with only three days between this weekend's game and the final pool match against Wales, the need to rest players, and the fact Australia will have seen their games so far, will mean changes to his line up.

But he says Fiji will still put out a good team, a mix of both senior and younger players

Meanwhile Australia won't play captain, Stirling Mortlock, or playmaker, Stephen Larkham, against Fiji despite the pair being cleared of recent injuries.