Flying Fijian on bench against Wales

Josh Matavesi could find himself going head to head with his Ospreys colleagues at the Millennium Stadium on Thursday after being named on the Fiji bench for a third consecutive game.

The announcement comes on the same day it was confirmed that ‘the flying Fijian’ has penned a new three-year contract, committing to the region until 2018. 

The side also includes former Ospreys lock Tevita Cavubati, now with Worcester Warriors.

Kick-off on Thursday is at 4.45pm.

Fiji: Metuisela Talebula; Timoci Nagusa, Vereniki Goneva, Lepani Botia, Aseli Tikoirotuma; Ben Volavola, Nemia Kenatale; Campese Ma’afu, Sunia Koto, Manasa Saulo, Tevita Cavubati, Leone Nakarawa, Dominiko Waqaniburotu, Akapusi Qera (capt), Netani Talei.

Replacements: Viliame Veikoso, Peni Ravia, Leeroy Atalifo, Nemia Soqeta, Malakai Ravulo, Henry Seniloli, Josh Matavesi, Kini Murimurivalu.