Superstars return as Fiji make 6 changes for Wales

Fiji have welcomed back a host of their superstar players for their clash with Wales on Sunday at the Principality Stadium after being without them for the 57-17 loss to Scotland last week. 

With the match against Scotland falling outside the international window, Fiji were unable to field their players based in the Top 14 and Gallagher Premiership, meaning some of the biggest names in rugby were missing.

Head coach Mick Byrne has now been able to call upon Lyon's Semi Radradra, Racing 92's Josua Tuisova and Toulon's Jiuta Wainiqolo from the Top 14, as well as captain Waisea Nayacalevu, to revolutionise the Fijian backline.

There have been two changes in the pack, with Saracens' loosehead Eroni Mawi coming in, as well as Northampton Saints' Temo Mayanavanua.

Had Fiji been able to field this team against Gregor Townsend's side, the result may have been very different, and Wales will be acutely aware that they will be coming up against a different beast on Sunday as they look for their first Test win of 2024.

Fiji XV

1 Eroni Mawi

2 Tevita Ikanivere

3 Samu Tawake

4 Isoa Nasilasila

5 Temo Mayanavanua

6 Meli Derenalagi

7 Kitione Salawa

8 Elia Canakaivata

9 Frank Lomani

10 Caleb Muntz

11 Semi Radradra

12 Josua Tuisova

13 Waisea Nayacalevu - captain

14 Jiuta Wainiqolo

15 Vuate Karawalevu

Replacements

16 Sam Matavesi

17 Haereiti Hetet

18 Jone Koroiduadua

19 Mesake Vocevoce

20 Albert Tuisue

21 Simione Kuruvoli

22 Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula

23 Sireli Maqala