Wallabies TeamStarters |
Fiji TeamRun on XV |
1. Scott Sio (59 Tests)
2. Tolu Latu (15 Tests) 3. Allan Alaalatoa (33 Tests) 4. Izack Rodda (21 Tests) 5. Rory Arnold (22 Tests) 6. David Pocock (78 Tests) 7. Michael Hooper (c) (95 Tests) 8. Isi Naisarani (4 Tests) 9. Nic White (26 Tests) 10. Christian Lealiifano (22 Tests) 11. Marika Koroibete (24 Tests) 12. Samu Kerevi (vc) (29 Tests) 13. James OβConnor (48 Tests) 14. Reece Hodge (37 Tests) 15. Kurtley Beale (87 Tests) |
1. Campese Ma’afu
2. Samuel Matavesi 3. Peni Ravai 4. Tevita Cavubati 5. Leone Nakawara 6. Dominiko Wawqaniburotu (c) 7. Peceli Yato 8. Viliami Mata 9. Frank Lomani 10. Ben volavola 11. Semi Radradra 12. Levani Botia 13. Waisea Nayacalevu 14. Josua Tuisova 15. Kini Murimurivalu |
Finishers |
Replacements |
16. Jordan Uelese (4 Tests)
17. James Slipper (91 Tests) 18. Sekope Kepu (106 Tests) 19. Adam Coleman (34 Tests) 20. Lukhan Salakaia-Loto (16 Tests) 21. Will Genia (105 Tests) 22. Matt Toβomua (47 Tests) 23. Dane Haylett-Petty (33 Tests) |
16. Veremalua Vugakoto
17. Mosese Voka 18. Eroni Mawi 19. Nikola Matawalu 20. Manasa Saulo 21. Alivereti Veitokani 22. Tevita Ratuva 23. Vereniki Goneva |
Where:Β Sapporo Dome,Β Sapporo
When: Saturday 21st SeptemberΒ 2:45pm AElitistST
Referee:Β Ben O’Keeffe (NZ)
Assistant Referees:Β Andrew Brace (IRE), Luke Pearce (ENG)Β TMO:Β Rowan Kitt (ENG)
Β Key points/Observations:
- The Pooper (Pocock/Hooper) backrow has been selected withΒ Lukhan Salakaia-Loto dropping to the bench.Β Completing the starting backrow isΒ Isi Naisarani, whose name sounds likeΒ its been taken from the dialogue of a certain hateable character from The Phantom Menace.
- Folau Fainga’a has been overlooked in the 23 in favour of the less experienced Jordan Uelese, where asΒ Taniela Tupou has made way for the more experiencedΒ Sekope Kepu.
- Nic White andΒ Christian Lealiifano are chosen to start in front of Will Genia and Bernard Foley, with only the former being named on the bench.
- Former NRL playerΒ SemiΒ Radradra has been named on the wing for Fiji.