Sam Matavesi has been named in Fiji’s matchday 23 to take on England in Sunday’s Rugby World Cup quarter-final.
The Northampton Saints hooker has been named among the replacements for the match at Stade de Marseille (Sunday 15 October, kick-off: 4pm BST, live on ITV Sport).
He will come up against Saints clubmates Courtney Lawes and Alex Mitchell, after both were named in the England starting line-up.
Sadly Temo Mayanavanua – a new signing this summer for the men in Black, Green and Gold – misses out after a knee injury suffered against Portugal ended his tournament.
ENGLAND v FIJI
Sunday 15 October 2023
Stade de Marseille
Kick-off: 5pm (local time)
15 Ilaisa Droasese
14 Vinaya Habosi
13 Waisea Nayacalevu - captain
12 Josua Tuisova
11 Semi Radradra
10 Vilimoni Botitu
9 Frank Lomani
1 Eroni Mawi
2 Tevita Ikanivere
3 Luke Tagi
4 Isoa Nasilasila
5 Albert Tuisue
6 Lekima Tagitagivalu
7 Levani Botia
8 Viliame Mata
Replacements:
16 Sam Matavesi (Northampton Saints)
17 Peni Ravai
18 Mesake Doge
19 Meli Derenalagi
20 Vilive Miramira
21 Simione Kuruvoli,
22 Iosefo Masi
23 Sireli Maqala
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