Coach Mick Byrne is counting on the reinforcement of his players mainly based in Europe to avoid a scenario similar to that of Edinburgh last weekend, where a team composed mainly of Fijian Drua players suffered a heavy defeat 57-17 against to Scotland.
In a strong midfield, Josua Tuisova of Racing 92 and Waisea Nayacalevu of Sale Sharks, captain of the team, are selected. The Waratahs' Vuate Karawalevu is lined up at full-back, while superstar Semi Radradra (Lyon) occupies the left wing and Toulon's Jiuta Wainiqolo the right wing.
Among the forwards, Eroni Mawi of Saracens is established as left prop, while Temo Mayanavanua of Northampton Saints occupies the second-row position. Fiji are aiming for their first victory against Wales since 2007, in the 60th anniversary of their first tour of Wales.
The Fiji team (against Wales):
1. Aaron Left – Saracens
2. Tevita Ikanivere (c)
3. Samuel Tawake
4. Isoa Nasilasila
5. Temo Mayanavaua
6. Queen Meli Derenalagi
7. Kitione Salawa
8. Elia Canakaivata
9. Frank Roman
10. Caleb Muntz
11. Semi Radradra – Lyon
12. Josua Tuisova – Racing 92
13. Waisea Nayacalevu (c) – Sale Sharks
14. Jiuta Wainiqolo – Toulon
15. Vuate Karawalevu – Waratahs
Substitutes:
16. Sam Matavesi
17. Hareiti Hetet
18. Jone Choroiduadua
19. Mesake Vocevoce
20. Albert The Great
21. Simi Kuruvoli
22. Isaiah Ravula
23. Cereal Master
