Aiming to end on high note

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Flying Fijians team shot before the game against Georgia. Picture: FIJI RUGBY FACEBOOK

The Flying Fijians are aiming to end the Northern Tour on a high note by making minor changes to the starting line-up for the Test against Georgia in Cardiff, Wales, tomorrow.

Loosehead prop Eroni Mawi gets his second start and will lock hands with hooker Sam Matavesi and Mesake Doge will be the tighthead prop, Leone Nakarawa comes back into the starting XV and will partner with Api Ratuniyarawa at lock while the flanker combination of Albert Tuisue and Mesulame Kunavula continues with Viliame Mata at No.8. The core players in the backline remain.

Frank Lomani and Ben Volavola share the halves duty while Waisea Nayacalevu and Vilimoni Botitu’s combination in the midfield continues. Aminiasi Tuimaba will feature on the left-wing while Josua Tuisuva will be on the right with Setareki Tuicuvu making his third consecutive start at fullback.

Three new players have been added to the bench for the match. Australia-based halfback Moses Sorovi and France-based duo Luke Tagi and Eneriko Buliruarua have been added to the game day squad after missing the last two Tests.

The Flying Fijians are scheduled to play Georgia at Estadio Municipal El Deleite at 2.30am (Fiji time).

Flying Fijians squad v Georgia: Eroni Mawi, Sam Matavesi, Mesake Doge, Api Ratuniyarawa, Leone Nakarawa, Albert Tuisue, Mesulame Kunavula, Viliame Mata, Frank Lomani, Ben Volavola, Aminiasi Tuimaba, Vilimoni Boititu, Waisea Nayacalevu, Josua Tuisova, Setareki Tuicuvu. Reserves: Zuriel Togiatama, Peni Ravai, Luke Tagi, Tevita Ratuva, Masivesi Dakuwaqa, Moses Sorovi, Nikola Matawalu, Eneriko Buliruarua.

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