Fiji selected Teti Tela at flyhalf in place of the injured Caleb Muntz for its opening Rugby World Cup pool game against Wales on Sunday.
However, Fiji goes into this match in seventh place in the world ranking, higher than Wales and Australia, which is the other top team in Pool C.
Wales announced its team on Thursday, with No. 8 Taulupe Faletau declared fit to start and win his 101st cap after missing all three of the team’s World Cup warmup games last month because of a calf injury. Only one of the two co-captains — flanker Jac Morgan — will start against Fiji, with Dewi Lake not included because he hasn’t proved his fitness.Wales: Liam Williams, Louis Rees Zammit, George North, Nick Tompkins, Josh Adams, Dan Biggar, Gareth Davies; Taulupe Faletau, Jac Morgan , Aaron Wainwright, Adam Beard, Will Rowlands, Tomas Francis, Ryan Elias, Gareth Thomas. Reserves: Elliot Dee, Corey Domachowski, Dillon Lewis, Dafydd Jenkins, Tommy Reffell, Tomos Williams, Sam Costelow, Rio Dyer.
Fiji: Ilaisa Droasese, Selesitino Ravutaumada, Waisea Nayacalevu , Semi Radradra, Vinaya Habosi, Teti Tela, Frank Lomani; Viliame Mata, Lekima Tagitagivalu, Albert Tuisue, Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta, Isoa Nasilasila, Luke Tagi, Samuel Matavesi, Eroni Mawi. Reserves: Tevita Ikanivere, Peni Ravai, Mesake Doge, Temo Mayanavanua, Levani Botia, Simione Kuruvoli, Josua Tuisova, Sireli Maqala.The Associated Press is an independent global news organization dedicated to factual reporting.
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