Jake White has thoroughly refreshed the team for Saturday's Nations Championship match by naming a new-look squad that keeps only six starters from the loss in France. The backline sees Ben Volavola and Frank Lomani forming a fresh halfback pairing, alongside 31-year-old debutant center Setareki Bituniyata. Hooker Tevita Ikanivere keeps his spot, but injuries have forced critical adjustments elsewhere, including Ponipate Loganimasi stepping in at fullback for the injured Salesi Rayasi. A reshaped loose-forward trio will also feature Lekima Tagitagivalu alongside Yato and Mesake Vocevoce.
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Only six starting players were retained following the national team's heavy 54-17 loss to…: Only six starting players were retained following the national team's heavy 54-17 loss to France.
Injury setbacks prompted multiple roster changes, including Ponipate Loganimasi replacing…: Injury setbacks prompted multiple roster changes, including Ponipate Loganimasi replacing Salesi Rayasi at fullback.
Front-row forward Peni Ravai and second-row player Joseva Tamani were drafted into a heav…: Front-row forward Peni Ravai and second-row player Joseva Tamani were drafted into a heavily reorganized forward pack.
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Nov 12 : Fiji have retained only six starters from last week’s loss to France in their line-up to take on Ireland in the Nations Championship in Dublin on Saturday.
• Hooker Tevita Ikanivere keeps his place but new coach Jake White on Thursday handed the captain’s armband to number eight Peceli Yato, who returned to the Fiji side this year after three years out of international rugby.
• There is a debut at centre for 31-year-old Setareki Bituniyata, who was named Player of the Season in the last French second division campaign, as he pairs up with Josua Tuisova.
• Peni Ravai comes into the front row in place of Eroni Mawi while Joseva Tamani replaces Mesake Vocevoce, who switches to flanker, in the second row.
• Yato and Lekima Tagitagivalu complete a new-look loose- forward trio. Former England international Nathan Hughes was injured on his debut in the 54-17 loss to France in Lyon and drops out.
• The 35-year-old Ben Volavola and Frank Lomani are a new halfback pairing while Ponipate Loganimasi replaces the injured Salesi Rayasi…
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