Fiji name side to face Australia

Fiji head coach John McKee has announced his team that will take on Australia in Melbourne this Saturday as they kick-off their June Tests.

McKee has named a powerful side which includes three international debutants in Jale Vatubua, Viliame Mata and local based Kalivati Tawake.

"I have been able to select a very strong and experienced team to take on the Wallabies in Melbourne on Saturday. My congratulations go to all the players and especially the three new caps, Jale Vatubua, Viliame Mata and Kalivati Tawake," McKee said.

"Preparation in Melbourne has been very good. I could definitely feel an increase in focus at training today as the players prepare for this important test match."

McKee added: "This Test against Australia will be a big challenge for us. With this challenge comes opportunity for players to make their mark with their performance for Fiji and for all of our supporters at home and overseas. This challenge presents a great opportunity for Fiji to make their mark in world rugby with a top class performance against the number three nation in the world."

"If we can be our best, individually and as a team, in this match I believe we can push Australia all the way."

Fiji: 15 Kini Murimurivalu, 14 Timoci Nagusa, 13 Albert Vulivuli, 12 Jale Vatubua, 11 Vereniki Goneva, 10 Ben Volavola, 9 Nikola Matawalu, 8 Akapusi Qera (c), 7 Naulia Dawai, 6 Dominiko Waqaniburotu, 5 Leone Nakarawa, 4 Tevita Cavubati, 3 Peni Ravai, 2 Sunia Koto, 1 Campese Maáfu
Replacements: 16 Tuapati Talemaitoga, 17 Joeli Veitayaki, 18 Kalivati Tawake, 19 Api Ratuniyarawa, 20 Viliame Mata, 21 Nemani Nagusa, 22 Seurpepeli Vularika, 23 Benito Masilevu

Date: Saturday, June 10
Venue: AAMI Park, Melbourne
Kick-off: 15:00 local (05:00 GMT)
Referee: Matthew Carley (England)
Assistant Referees: Wayne Barnes (England), Brendon Pickerill (New Zealand)
TMO: Ben Skeen (New Zealand)