ADREA Cocagi and Mesake Vocevoce have forced their way into selection and will start for the FIJI Water Flying Fijians in their Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup match against Tonga on Friday.
Head coach Mick Byrne has made seven changes to the starting line-up that defeated Samoa 42-16 two weeks ago in Suva.
Cocagi gets his first start after two years at inside centre, forcing Inia Tabuavula to the bench.
Vuate Karawalevu shifts from fullback to the right wing as Selestino Ravutaumada is unavailable because of a shoulder injury.
Isiah Armstrong-Ravula starts at fullback this week.
Vocevoce gets his first start at locks in place of Isoa Nasilasila who is nursing a niggling injury.
Eroni Mawi starts at loose-head prop shifting Haereiti Hetet to the bench, Elia Canakaivata moves to openside flanker and Albert Tuisue comes in at number eight.
Kitione Salawa has been named on the bench.
“The squad is fit apart from Selestino who had to go and have some surgery on his shoulder over in Australia,” assistant coach Aaron Mauger said.
“Isoa Nasilasila we’ll have him ready for next week, so Mesake comes in for locks, exciting for him, an outstanding young player.
“Adrea’s been outstanding; he’s played a lot of rugby over in France.
“So really excited to see him in the number 12 Jersey this week.”
Mauger is also excited to see young Ravula play at fullback as he has the ability to control territory.
Fiji will face Tonga at 3pm in Nuku’alofa.