Former Fiji 7's Trio To Man Flying Fijians Engine Room
The loose trio of Meli Derenalagi, Levani Botia and Viliame Mata are going to man the FIJI Water Flying Fijians engine room against France on Sunday morning (Fiji time).
Saturday 19 August 2023 | 21:10
From left: FIJI Water Flying Fijians Levani Botia, Meli Derenalagi and Viliame Mata Photos: FRU Media/ Leon Lord
The loose trio of Meli Derenalagi, Levani Botia and Viliame Mata are going to man the FIJI Water Flying Fijians engine room against France on Sunday morning (Fiji time).
Head coach Simon Raiwalui has named Derenalagi at blindside flanker, guided by the experienced openside flanker Botia and Viliame Mata at No.8.
Botia and Mata will be our ball hunters and retaining possession from the breakdown. Derenalagi will provide our cover defence from set pieces and play a more physical role in the line-out.
He'll be our go to man, using his speed and strength to break tackles.
Kick-off at 7:05am on Sunday, live on Sky Pacific.
Story By: leonec@fijisun.com.fj
