12 Nov 2010

Vulivuli to make test debut for Fiji

11:18 am on 12 November 2010

Fiji have named their team to take on France in their opening European Tour match in Nantes on Sunday morning.

Llanelli Scarlets prop Deacon Manu will captain the side, with former Otago and Leicester midfielder Seru Rabeni named vice-captain.

Racing Metro centre Albert Vulivuli will partner Rabeni in the centres in his test debut, while veteran fullback Norman Ligairi retains his place as the last line of defence.

Lock Ifereimi Rawaqa was ruled out of selection due to a back injury and it's hoped he will be available for selection next week.

The full team is:

1. Graham Dewes

2. Talemaitoga Tuapati

3. Deacon Manu (c)

4. Wame Lewaravu

5. Jone Qovu

6. Semisi Saukawa

7. Akapusi Qera

8. Sisa Koyamaibole

9. Nemia Kenatale

10. Seremaia Bai

11. Napolioni Nalaga

12. Seru Rabeni (vc)

13. Albert Vulivuli

14.Sireli Naqelevuki

15. Norman Ligairi

Reserves

16. Setefano Somoca, 17. Viliame Veikoso. 18. Sekonaia Qaraniqio Kalou, 19. Malakai Ravulo, 20. Seveci Taka, 21. Josh Matavesi, 22. Gabiriele Lovobalavu