Temo Mayanavanua has been named in Fiji’s starting line-up this Saturday (23 November, kick-off: 3.10pm), as the Flying Fijians face Ireland at the Aviva Stadium.
Head coach Mick Byrne has made three changes to the starting team from the Fiji side that beat Wales 24-19 a fortnight ago, with Saints’ 26-year-old lock returning to the starting XV after helping his country defeat Spain 33-19 from amongst the replacements last weekend.
FIJI SIDE TO FACE IRELAND
15 Vuate Karawalevu
14 Jiuta Wainiqolo
13 Waisea Nayacalevu (capt)
12 Josua Tuisova
11 Ponepati Loganimasi
10 Caleb Muntz
9 Frank Lomani
1 Eroni Mawi
2 Tevita Ikanivere
3 Luke Tagi
4 Mesake Vocevoce
5 Temo Mayanavanua
6 Meli Derenalagi
Kitione Salawa
Elia Canakaivata
Replacements:
16 Sam Matavesi
17 Haereiti Hetet
18 Samu Tawake
19 Setareki Turagacoke
20 Albert Tuisue
21 Peni Matawalu
22 Vilimoni Botitu
23 Sireli Maqala