Only three of the Fiji side that lost to Australia at the weekend remain in the starting fifteen today – Dominiko Waqaniburotu, Leone Nakarawa, and Semi Radradra. Among the many changes, veteran and recent Harlequins signing Niki Goneva comes in, while Newcastle’s Josh Matavesi slots his considerable frame in at 10.
The experienced Felipe Berchesi – who plays his rugby at Dax in France – starts at fly-half for Uruguay, while the all heart and small frame captain Gaminera is at seven. He really is a joy to watch, that fella.
Fiji: Alivereti Veitokani; Filipo Nakosi, Semi Radradra, Jale Vatubua, Vereniki Goneva; Josh Matavesi, Henry Seniloli; Eroni Mawi, Mesulame Dolokoto, Manasa Saulo, Tevita Ratuva, Api Ratuniyarawa, Dominiko Waqaniburotu (captain), Mosese Voka, Leone Nakarawa.
Replacements: Tuvere Vugakoto, Campese Ma’afu, Lee-Roy Atalifo, Tevita Cavubati, Samuel Matavesi, Nikola Matawalu, Ben Volavola, Levani Botia.
Uruguay: Gaston Mieres; Nicolas Freitas, Juan Manuel Cat, Andres Vilaseca, Rodrigo Silva; Felipe Berchesi, Santiago Arata; Mateo Sanguinetti, German Kessler, Diego Arbelo, Ignacio Dotti, Manuel Leindekar, Juan Manuel Gaminara (captain), Santiago Civetta, Manuel Diana.
Replacements: Guillermo Pujadas, Facundo Gattas, Juan Pedro Rombys, Franco Lamanna, Juan Diego Ormaechea, Agustin Ormaechea, Felipe Etcheverry, Tomas Inciarte.