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Botia, Yato, Dyer and Narisia ruled out

Botia, Yato, Dyer and Narisia ruled out
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Three changes have been made to the Flying Fijians 28-member squad which has moved into the camp in Madrid to prepare for their opening Northern Tour match against Spain on Sunday.

Robust centre Levani Botia will undergo a knee operation this month and will not be part of the tour. He has been replaced by Apisai Naqaliva.

Hooker Peni Narisia has suffered a calf injury and will be replaced by Zuriel Togiatama while veteran lock Api Ratuniyarawa has been called in as a replacement for Peceli Yato who suffered a knee injury during his club game for Clermont in French Top 14.

Johnny Dyer has also pulled out citing personal reasons and the Flying Fijians coaching panel will decide whether to get a replacement for him or not.

Meanwhile, 20-year-old hooker, Henry Spring of Stade Francais Paris Rugby Club has been brought into the squad for the Spain match.

Fiji will play Spain at 3am this Sunday.

Flying Fijians 28-member extended squad for November Tour

Loose Head Prop

Peni Ravai Eroni Mawi

Hooker

Samuel Matavesi, Zuriel Togiatama, Henry Spring

Tight Head Prop

Luke Tagi, Mesake Doge, Leeroy Atalifo

Locks

Tevita Ratuva, Temo Mayanavanua, Albert Tuisue, Leone Nakarawa

Backrow/Lock

Api Ratuniyarawa

Backrow

Masivesi Dakuwaqa, Mesulame Kunavula, Bill Mata

Halfback

Frank Lomani, Nikola Matawalu

Flyhalf

Ben Volavola

Centre/Flyhalf

Vilimoni Botitu

Center

Apisai Naqalevu, Eneriko Buliruarua

Center/Wing

Waisea Nayacalevu, Josua Tuisova

Wing

Eroni Sau, Aminiasi Tuimaba, Jiuta Wainiqolo

Wing/Fullback

Seta Tuicuvu

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