Trio return to action for Fiji

Published: Thursday, 15. September, 2011 in category Northern Hemishere
Qera: One of three changes

The Flying Fijians gave the Springboks a real fright in the quarter-finals four years ago and they are confident they can go one better against the defending champions this time around.

Having opened up with a 49-25 victory over Namibia, coach Sam Domoni has handed recalls for No.8 Sakiusa Matadigo, openside Akapusi Qera and hooker Sunia Koto. Viliame Veikoso, Netani Talei and Mala Ravulo all make way.

There are a number of changes among the replacements, with Talemaitoga Tuapati, Sisa Koyamaibole, Ravaia Fatiaki and veteran fly-half Nicky Little included.

Former Sale star Koyamaibole is named having rejoined the squad after flying home to be with his ill son, while Little is set to appear in his fourth World Cup.

Fiji: 15 Kini Murimurivalu, 14 Vereniki Goneva, 13 Gabirieli Lovobalavu, 12 Seremaia Bai, 11 Naipolioni Nalaga, 10 Waisea Luveniyali, 9 Nemia Kenatale, 1 Campese Ma'afu,2 Sunia Koto, 3 Deacon Manu (capt), 4 Leone Nakarawa, 5 Wame Lewaravu, 6 Dominiko Waqaniburotu, 7 Akapusi Qera, 8 Sakiusa Matadigo.Replacements: 16 Talemaitoga Tuapati, 17 Waisea Nailago, 18 Netani Talei, 19 Sisa Koyamaibole, 20 Vitori Buatava, 21 Nicky Litle, 22 Ravai Fatiaki