Fiji have retained Josua Tuisova in their starting midfield for the final Pool C match against Portugal on in Toulouse on Sunday.
Head coach Simon Raiwalui has made six changes to his starting XV that defeated Georgia, with two in the forward pack and four in the backs.
However, Tuisova will once again wear the No 12 jersey after tragically losing his son hours before the Georgia match. Tuisova opted to miss the funeral and stay with Fiji in France.
The headline change sees former sevens star Vilimoni Botitu wear the number 10 jersey for only the second time in his career.
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Second-row Temo Manyanavanua will make his first Rugby World Cup start after three appearances off the bench at this tournament.
Loose forward Meli Derenalagi will make his Rugby World Cup debut after making his test debut earlier this year against Samoa.
There is also a first start of the tournament for fullback Sireli Maqala, who has played just five minutes of Fiji’s campaign so far.
Veteran flanker Levani Botia is the only survivor from the last time Fiji played Portugal in 2013.
Fiji — 15 Sireli Maqala, 14 Selesitino Ravutaumada, 13 Waisea Nayacalevu (c), 12 Josua Tuisova, 11 Vinaya Habosi, 10 Vilimoni Botitu, 9 Frank Lomani, 8 Viliame Mata, 7 Levani Botia, 6 Meli Derenalagi, 5 Temo Mayanavanua, 4 Isoa Nasilasila, 3 Luke Tagi, 2 Samuel Matavesi, 1 Eroni Mawi.
Subs: 16 Tevita Ikanivere, 17 Peni Ravai, 18 Mesake Doge, 19 Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta, 20 Albert Tuisue, 21 Peni Matawalu, 22 Teti Tela, 23 Iosefo Masi.
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