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Pacific Nations Cup: Mckee names squad against Tonga

Rugby, Sport | | | By Pravin Narain

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Viliame Mata practices his lineout moves with his teammates during the Fiji Airways Flying Fijians team training at Albert Park in Suva. Picture: FT FILE/JONACANI LALAKOBAU

FIJI Airways Flying Fijians coach John McKee has named the squad for the match against Tonga in the 2018 Pacific Nations Cup on Saturday.

Impressive scrum half Frank Lomani has been named in the starting line-up.

In a release issued today Mckee said they have picked a team to win this test match, which is the most important.

“This test series has also been a great opportunity to cast an eye to the future and give players their opportunity to perform in the Test match arena.”

The match kicks off at 3pm at Churchill Park in Lautoka.

Squad: Campese Ma’afu, Tuapati Taleimatoga, Manasa Saulo, Viliame Mata, Leone Nakarawa, Dominiki Waqaniburotu, Mosese Voka, Akapusi Qera, Frank Lomani, Ben Volavola, Nemani Nadolo, Jale Vatabua, Vereniki Goneva, Timoci Nigusa, Kini Murimurivalu

Reserves: Tuvere Vugakoto, Peni Ravai, Mosese Ducivaki, Albert Tuisue, Nemani Nagusa, Seru Vularika, Alivereti Veitokani, Sevanaia Galala

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