Vodafone Fijiana Head Coach Mosese Rauluni has announced his 23-member test team set to face the Australian Wallaroos this Saturday.
Liti Lawedrau from the Yasawa Rugby Women’s team will make her debut in the centers, stepping in for the injured Merewai Cumu, who was hurt in the test match against Japan.
Former Rooster Chicken Fijiana Drua Captain Bitila Tawake makes a notable return to the squad as a tight-head prop after recovering from an injury sustained during the Super W grand finale.
Joining her in the front row are Tiana Robanakadavu at loose-head and Keleni Marawa at hooker.
Captain Karalaini Naisewa, who has recovered from an ankle injury, will lead the team from the number 8 position.
The locks will be Mereoni Nakesa and Asinate Serevi, with Nunia Daunimoala at blindside flanker and Sulita Waisega at openside flanker.
In the backs, Evivi Senikarivi will start at half-back alongside vice-captain Jennifer Ravutia at fly-half.
Adita Milinia and Merewairita Neivosa will cover the wings, with debutant Liti Lawedrau and Atelaite Buna in the centers.
Luisa Tisolo rounds out the starting XV at fullback.
The bench includes Litia Marama as the replacement hooker, with Loraini Senivutu and Vika Matarugu as prop covers.
Doreen Narokete, Ema Adivitaloga, Setaita Railumu, Sala Kinita, and Repeka Tove complete the match-day squad.
The match is set for 6:45 PM on Saturday at Allianz Stadium.