Five players are expected to make their debut for the Vodafone Fijiana XV tomorrow as they face Tonga in the first game of the Oceania Rugby Women’s Championship to be held at Lawaqa Park in Sigatoka.
British Army soldier Manuqalo Komaitai, Litiana Vueti, Salote Nailolo, Michella’e Stolz and Selai Naliva have all been named by head coach Ioan Cunningham.
Cunnigham said choosing the side was not easy as there was an abundance of talent.
“Selection is always a challenge. We’re looking at more than just talent – adaptability, mental toughness, and how players have grown from the Wallaroos match, and now we want to see continued progress in key areas like territory control and tackle accuracy.”
Qamea lass Alfreda Fisher will captain the side again.
The team:
Loraini Senivutu, Bitila Tawake, Tiana Robanakadavu, Jade Coates, Mereoni Nakesa, Nunia Daunimoala, Alfreda Fisher, Rusila Nagasau, Setaita Railumu, Salanieta Kinita, Atelaite Buna, Josifini Neihamo, Ema Adivitaloga, Repeka Tove, Litiana Vueti.
Reserves:
Selai Naliva, Salanieta Nabuli, Bulou Wainikiti Vasuturaga, Asinate Serevi, Manuqalo Komaitai, Kolora Lomani, Salote Nailolo and Michella’e Stolz.
The match will kick off at 2pm.
