Offsetting the bad news for Fiji is the inclusion this week of three Australian-based players – Frank Lomani, Moses Sorovi and Teti Tela – who, due to Covid travel restrictions, were unable to join them last week. Rebels halfback Lomani comes straight into the starting side, with Simione Kuruvoli dropping out altogether as former Reds and soon-to-be Rebels No 9, Sorovi is injected onto the bench, alongside playmaker Tela. There is one change to the starting forward pack, with Peceli Yato into the No 8 jersey, relegating Albert Tuisue – who hasn’t trained fully due to an injury – to the reserves. The other change to the backs sees Setareki Tuicuvu promoted from the bench to start on the right wing for Eroni Sau, who injured an eye socket in Dunedin.
The Flying Fijians have been bolstered by the arrival of three Australian based players ahead of Saturday s second test against the All Blacks in Hamilton.
The Flying Fijians squad has been bolstered ahead of the second test against the All Blacks.
Photo: Fiji Rugby
Melbourne Rebels halfback Frank Lomani, who was a regular on the wing during the recent Super Rugby season, arrived into camp last night, while Brisbane based halfback Moses Sorovi and first five Teti Tela joined the squad earlier in the week.
Quarantine free travel to from Melbourne to New Zealand resumed at midnight Sunday, with Brisbane following suit 24 hours later. Passengers must return a
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Flying Fijians hopeful that Botia will play on Saturday while Sau ruled out
Cotter believes Fiji will be even better in the second test
Flying Fijians hopeful that Botia will play on Saturday while Sau ruled out
Cotter believes Fiji will be even better in the second test
Fiji Airways Flying Fijians Captain Levani Botia
Fiji Airways Flying Fijians Coach Vern Cotter says they are hopeful that captain Levani Botia will be able to play this weekend while Eroni Sau has been ruled out due to an injury.
According to Cotter, Botia suffered a knee strain last Saturday, and is expected to undergo a scan today.
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Muscled up well in the scrum of the match.Continued that solidity throughout the remainder of the first half. Even won his side a penalty as he outdid Mesake Doge in the 25th minute. Same again in the 39th minute. Made a strong case to stay in the starting lineup.Off in the 50th minute.