Illustration of Flying Fijians to face Georgia on Saturday with full strength line-up

Flying Fijians Set for Test Debut Against Georgia with Full Strength Line-up

Playmaker Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula is set for a Test debut, having been named among five uncapped players in the Fiji Water Flying Fijians match day squad to face Georgia on Saturday morning.

Another Fijian Drua player, Elia Canakaivata, also looks poised for a potential debut from the bench.

The lineup also includes the uncapped Drua backrower Kitione Salawa, Peniasi Dakuwaqa, and Inia Tabuavou, who have been named to start.

The starting side will feature new faces from the one that lost to the Barbarians in London, beginning with an all-new front row of Eroni Mawi, Tevita Ikanivere, and Mesaka Doge.

The middle row consists of loosehead lock Isoa Nasilasila and tighthead Temo Mayanavanua.

Coach Mick Byrne has selected Pau backrower Lekima Tagitagivalu as blindside flanker, while debutant Salawa will start at openside. Olympic gold medalist Viliame Mata completes the forward pack as the starting No. 8.

Frank Lomani will partner with Vilimoni Botitu in the halves, while the midfield includes debutant Inia Tabuavou and inspirational captain Waisea Nayacalevu.

Peniasi Dakuwaqa is set to play on the left wing, with Jiuta Wainiqolo on the right, and Fijian Drua’s Ilaisa Droasese will take the familiar position at fullback.

The Flying Fijians will face Georgia at 4 am on Saturday.

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