Fiji coach Ioan Cunningham has been pressured into 5 personnel modifications as a consequence of harm and suspension as he prepares to face the nation of his delivery, and former group, Wales.
Neither nation can qualify from Pool B forward of Saturday’s match at Sandy Park however each head to Exeter intent on ending their Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 marketing campaign on a excessive.
Hooker Bitila Tawake is suspended for the Fijiana’s World Cup finale following her pink card towards Scotland in Manchester final weekend. Keleni Marawa take the quantity two jersey this Saturday.
She is joined by loosehead prop Karalaini Naisewa and tighthead Vika Matarugu within the entrance row, whereas Asinate Serevi is available in to make her first look of the event at lock.
Within the backs, Kolora Lomani – scorer of a surprise attempt towards Canada on the opening weekend – is called on the left wing, with Repeka Tove taking her place on the alternative flank.
“I’m past excited! Getting my first begin on this World Cup was certainly one of my objectives from the very starting. I’ve been combating for my spot, and now I’ve the possibility to play a major position,” Serevi stated.
“I plan to convey physicality, create area, and assist my teammates, particularly in these tiring moments. I’m additionally going to convey a whole lot of power, all of us want that for our ultimate match.”
She added: “That is our ultimate likelihood to point out the world what we’re product of. We wish to encourage the following technology of Fijiana gamers, and to ensure we’re remembered for our combating spirit.”
Serevi’s second-row partner Jade Coates believes Fiji can upset Wales at Sandy Park, having given Scotland a scare final weekend.
“If you spend time with the group day-after-day you type of see how a lot potential we’ve got,” Coates advised RugbyPass.
“It hasn’t been even unleashed but so it offers me a lot confidence realizing that we’re simply rising every recreation slowly and I hope we are able to get the win [against Wales].”
Fiji group to play Wales:
1. Karalaini Naisewa
2. Keleni Marawa
3. Vika Matarugu
4. Jade Coates
5. Asinate Serevi
6. Nunia Daunimoala
7. Alfreda Fisher (captain)
8. Manuqalo Komaitai
9. Setaita Railumu
10. Salanieta Kinita
11. Kolora Lomani
12. Josifini Neihamu
13. Verenaisi Ditavutu
14. Repeka Tove
15. Litiana Vueti
Replacements:
16. Selai Naliva
17. Carletta Yee
18. Tiana Robanakdavu
19. Mereoni Nakesa
20. Sulita Waisega
21. Repeka Mata
22. Kelerayani Luvu
23. Salote Nailolo
