Rugby-Fiji name Tela at flyhalf to take on Wales

Tela was the only remaining specialist flyhalf in the squad after the loss of Muntz to a knee injury in training, a hard blow for Fiji given his strong performances in recent games. The centre pairing of Semi Radradra and captain Waisea Nayacalevu will pose a serious test to the Welsh midfield, while the bench options include the devastating running of Josua Tuisova and Levani Botia.

Fiji named Teti Tela to start at flyhalf in the absence of the injured Caleb Muntz for their crunch Rugby World Cup Pool C game against Wales on Sunday. Tela was the only remaining specialist flyhalf in the squad after the loss of Muntz to a knee injury in training, a hard blow for Fiji given his strong performances in recent games.

The centre pairing of Semi Radradra and captain Waisea Nayacalevu will pose a serious test to the Welsh midfield, while the bench options include the devastating running of Josua Tuisova and Levani Botia. The experienced Frank Lomani starts at scrumhalf as expected, while winger Selestino Ravutaumada will hope to reprise the electric running that took England apart in Fiji's maiden victory over them last month.

Fiji squad: 1 Eroni Mawi

2 Sam Matavesi 3 Luke Tagi

4 Isoa Nasilasila 5 Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta

6 Albert Tuisue 7 Lekima Tagitagivalu

8 Viliame Mata 9 Frank Lomani

10 Teti Tela 11 Vinaya Habosi

12 Semi Radradra 13 Waisea Nayacalevu

14 Selestino Ravutaumada 15 Ilaisa Droasese

Reserves 16 Tevita Ikanivere

17 Peni Ravai 18 Mesaki Doge

19 Temo Mayanavanua 20 Levani Botia

21 Simione Kuruvoli 22 Josua Tuisova

23 Sireli Maqala