Dragons front row ace Mesake Doge will start for Fiji when they face Spain this weekend.
Flying Fijians Northern Tour Interim Head Coach Gareth Baber has named five debutants for the test match against Spain in Madrid on Sunday.
The recent Fijian 7s Olympic Gold Medalists and wingers Aminiasi Tuimaba, Jiuta Wainiqolo and centre Vilimoni Botitu have been named in the side while 2016 Olympic Gold Medalist Masivesi Dakuwaqa and 20-year-old promising hooker Henry Spring of Stade Francais will earn their first cap off the bench.
In-form loosehead prop, Eroni Mawi, will pair up with hooker Sam Matavesi and tighthead prop Doge in the front row while Tevita Ratuva and Temo Mayanavanu will be at locks. Leone Nakarawa has moved to the flankers’ position and will partner with Mesulame Kunalavula.
In the back, halfback Nikola Matawalu returns to his usual number nine position and will combine together with Ben Volavola who is at fly half. Tuimaba and Wainiqolo will provide speed on the wings while Waisea Nayacalveu and Vilimoni Botitu will control the match in the midfield. Setareki Tuicuvu will guide the team from the back. The squad will be captained by Nayacalevu.
Flying Fijians squad vs Spain:
1. Eroni Mawi
2. Sam Matavesi
3. Mesake Doge
4. Tevita Ratuva
5.Temo Mayanavanua
6. Leone Nakarawa
7. Mesulame Kunavula
8. Albert Tuisue
9. Nikola Matawalu
10. Ben Volavola
11. Aminiasi Tuimaba
12. Vilimoni Botitu
13. Waisea Nayacalevu {c}
14. Jiuta Wainiqolo
15. Setarki Tuicuvu
Reserves
16. Henry Spring
17. Peni Ravi
18. Leeroy Atalifo
19. Api Ratuniyarawa
20. Viliame Mata
21. Masivesi Dakuwaqa
22. Josua Tuisova
23. Eroni Sau
