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Nemani Nadolo named on Fiji wing for Rugby World Cup charge against England
Tom Hamilton
September 16, 2015
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Crusaders star Nemani Nadolo has been named on the wing for Fiji's Rugby World Cup opener against England on Friday.

Nadolo, standing at 6 feet 5 inches and weighing 126kg, is one of the most lethal finishers in world rugby and he will be up against Anthony Watson on Friday evening in a back three that features Bordeaux-Begles' Metuisela Talebula and Stade Francais' Waisea Nayacalevu. Leicester's Niki Goneva and Gabiriele Lovabalavu are in the centres with Bath's Niki Matawalu and Waratahs' Ben Volavola at half-back.

Former Gloucester back-row Akapusi Qera captains the team with Glasgow's Leone Nakarawa in the locks and the experienced Campese Ma'afu at loose-head.

"I am pleased to be able to announce a very strong line-up for the opening match of Rugby World Cup 2015," said Fiji coach John McKee. "We have come through a very good preparation phase and are ready to move into the competition.

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"All our players are fit and available for selection. England are a very strong team and will be a difficult opponent at Twickenham. We are looking forward to the challenge of this opening game.

"Our players have trained and played well throughout our preparation and must now step up to the high level and intensity we expect on Friday evening and throughout our pool matches."

Fiji:

Metuisela Talebula, Waisea Nayacalevu, Niki Goneva, Gabiriele Lovobalavu, Nemani Nadolo, Ben Volavola, Nikola Matawalu; Campese Ma'afu, Sunia Koto, Manasa Saulo, Apisalome Ratuinyarawa, Leone Nakarawa, Dominko Waqaniburotu, Akapusi Qera (captain), Sakiusa Masi Matadigo

Replacements: Peni Ravai, Isei Colati, Tevita Cavubati, Peceli Yato, Nemia Kenatale, Josh Matavesi, Aseli Tikoirotuma

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© Tom Hamilton
Tom Hamilton is the Associate Editor of ESPNscrum.

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