The Semi Radradra center, passed by Toulon and Bordeaux-Bègles, was appointed captain of the Fiji team which will face the XV of France, Saturday in Nantes. Radradra (31 years old, 13 selections) replaces the usual captain Waisea Nayacalevu.
In addition to the former UBB player, who will join Lyon after the World Cup (September 8-October 28), the Flying Fijians have six players currently playing in France: full-back Sireli Maqala (Bayonne), wingers Josua Tuisova (Racing 92) and Vinaya Habosi (Racing 92), the third line Levani Botia (La Rochelle) will start while the pillar Luke Tagi (Bayonne) or the winger Jiuta Wainiqolo (Toulon) take place on the bench.
The Blues are the fourth match of the preparations of the Fijians, who dominated Tonga (36-20), Samoa (33-19) and Japan (35-12). Poured into Pool C, Simon Raiwalui’s men will have a lot to do to find the quarter-finals for the first since 2007, since they will face Australia, Wales, Georgia and Portugal.
Fiji’s composition against France: Maqala – Tuisova, Masi, Radradra (cap.), Habosi – (o) Muntz, (m) Lomani – Botia, Mata, Derenalagi – Cirikidaveta, Nasilasila – Doge, Ikanivere, Mawi
Remplaçants: Matavesi, Ravai, Tagi, Mayanavanua, Tuisue, Kuruvoli, Wainiqolo
