Fiji include three debutants for Australian encounter
John McKee is confident of a good performance against Australia
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Fiji head coach John McKee has named three debutants for the clash against Australia to be played on Saturday at AAMI Park in Melbourne.
Jale Vatubua has been slotted at number 12 while Viliame Mata and Kalivati Tawake are among the replacements as Fiji search for the third win over Wallabies in what will be the 21st encounter between the two teams.
McKee expressed full confidence on the squad picked and wished the three debutants good luck.
"I have been able to select a very strong and experienced team to take on the Wallabies in Melbourne on Saturday. My congratulations go to all the players and especially the three new caps, Jale Vatubua, Viliame Mata and Kalivati Tawake," McKee said.
"Preparation in Melbourne has been very good. I could definitely feel an increase in focus at training today as the players prepare for this important test match."
Fiji squad to face Australia:
15 Kini Murimurivalu, 14 Timoci Nagusa, 13 Albert Vulivuli, 12 Jale Vatubua, 11 Vereniki Goneva, 10 Ben Volavola, 9 Nikola Matawalu, 8 Akapusi Qera (captain), 7 Naulia Dawai, 6 Dominiko Waqaniburotu, 5 Leone Nakarawa, 4 Tevita Cavubati, 3 Peni Ravai, 2 Sunia Koto, 1 Campese Maáfu
Replacements: 16 Tuapati Talemaitoga, 17 Joeli Veitayaki, 18 Kalivati Tawake, 19 Api Ratuniyarawa, 20 Viliame Mata, 21 Nemani Nagusa, 22 Seurpepeli Vularika, 23 Benito Masilevu
