Sireli to face England

By Mark Stevens

Exeter Chiefs back Sireli Naqelevuki has been named as Fiji's vice-captain for Saturday's QBE Autumn international against England at Twickenham.

The imposing 32-year-old, who is now in his third season with the Chiefs, is set to win his 8th cap as he lines up in a powerful midfield pairing alongside Leicester Tigers ace Vereniki Goneva.

Also included in the Fiji squad are former Exeter player Josh Matavesi and Watisoni Votu, the latter of whom the Devon club are still hopeful of signing once visa issues are sorted.

Fiji squad to face England

01. Penijamini Makutu
02. Viliame Veikoso
03. Deacon Manu (capt)
04. Leone Nakarawa
05. Api Ratuniyara
06. Api Naikatini
07. Malakai Ravulo
08. Akapusi Qera
09. Nikola Matawalu
10. Metuisela Talebula
11. Watisoni Votu
12. Sireli Naqelevuki
13. Vereniki Goneva
14. Samu Wara
15. Simeli Koniferedi

Replacements

16. Setefano Somoca
17. Seremaia Naurere
18. Manasa Saulo
19. Seko Kalou
20. Iliesa Ratuva
21. Kelemedi Bola
22. Ravai Fatiaki
23. Josh Matavesi