Exclusive: Veidreyaki to Make Debut in Vodafone Fijiana XV’s First Test Match Against Japan
Mosese Rauluni, the head coach of Vodafone Fijiana XV, has selected his 23-man team for the first of two home test matches against Japan.
It’s anticipated that Aviame Veidreyaki will start off the bench.
With Ana Korovata as the loosehead prop, Litia Marama as the hooker, and the seasoned Vika Matarugu as the tighthead prop, Rauluni has selected a formidable front row.
Doreen Narokete, who will team with Mereoni Nakesa, is pictured in the second row.
As the blindside flanker, Nunia Uluikadavu will be paired with Sulita Waisega on the openside.
The number eight jersey will be worn by Fulori Nabura.
Evivi Senikarivi will start at halfback for the backline, while Merewalesi Rokouono will play fly-half.
Starting on the left wing, Adita Milinia will be paired with Merewairita Neivoisa.
Merewai Cumu leads the group and starts at inside center, while Atelaite Buna, a speedster, starts on the outside. The final member of the starting 15 is fullback Luisa Tisolo.
Keleni Marawa at hooker and rookies Loraini Senivutu and Tiana Robanakadavu as prop cover round out the bench.
For the locks, Serevi and rookie Aviame Veidreyaki will cover.
Sala Kinita will cover for the fly-half, and Setaita Railumu is the backup halfback.
The match day 23 is concluded by Jeniffer Ravutia.