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Jake White unveils new captain and debutant for Ireland clash

By Avuyile Sawula
Thursday 12 Nov 2026
LYON, FRANCE - NOVEMBER 07: Jake White, Head Coach of Fiji, looks on during the warm up before the Nations Championship 2026 match between France and Fiji at Groupama Stadium on November 07, 2026 in Lyon, France. (Photo by Tom Dulat - Nations Championship/Nations Championship via Getty Images)

SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: Fiji head coach Jake White has rung in the changes to his matchday squad for their clash against Ireland at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin on Saturday.

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The former Springbok coach will be hoping his side can put up a fight after their 17-54 loss to France in Round Four of the Nations Championship in Lyon last week.

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As a result, White has made several changes to his side as they go in search of their first win in the competition.

The side has a new captain in Peceli Yato, who will start in the No.8 jersey in place of former England international Nathan Hughes, who missed out due to injury.

Tevita Ikanivere, who captained the side against France, has retained his position at hooker, and he’ll start alongside Luke Tagi and Peni Ravai, who has taken over from Eroni Mawi.

There is a debut at centre for 31-year-old Setareki Bituniyata, who was named Player of the Season in the French second division last year, and he’s paired up with Josua Tuisova.

The Pacific Island side also has a new halfback pairing in Ben Volavola and Frank Lomani, while Ponipate Loganimasi replaces the injured Salesi Rayasi at fullback.

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White’s team has also been hit with injuries. Apart from Hughes, Pita Gus Sowakula is another player ruled out by injury, as well as Bordeaux fullback Salesi Rayasi.

Fiji: 15 Ponipate Logan imasi, 14 Selestino Ravutaumada, 13 Setareki Bituniyata (debut), 12 Josua Tuisova, 11 Jiuta Wainiqolo, 10 Ben Volavola, 9 Frank Lomani, 8 Peceli Yato (captain), 7 Lekima Tagitagivalu, 6 Mesake Vocevoce, 5 Isoa Nasilasila, 4 Joseva Tamani, 3 Luke Tagi, 2 Tevita Ikanivere, 1 Peni Ravai.
Replacements: 16 Zuriel Togi Atama, 17 Vilikesa Nairau, 18 Inoke Ravuwasa, 19 Kitione Salawa, 20 Elia Canakaivata, 21 Terio Tamani, 22 Caleb Muntz, 23 Iosefo Masi.

Date: Saturday, November 14
Venue: Aviva Stadium, Dublin
Kick-off: 20.10 UK & IRE (20.10 GMT; 08.10 FJT Sunday, November 15)
Referee: Angus Gardner (Australia)
Assistant referees: Luke Pearce (England), Damon Murphy (Australia)
TMO: Mike Adamson (Scotland)

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