Toutai Kefu has named the 'Ikale Tahi team to play Georgia in the opening round of the 2018 Pacific Nations Cup this Saturday 9 June in Suva, Fiji.

The match will see the fielding of five debuting players for the ‘Ikale Tahi: Nasi Manu, Sione Fifita, David Feao, Viliami Lolohea and David Lolohea.

Two injuries have forced changes in the team, with flyhalf George Taina replaced by James Faiva (Tonga A) and center prop Sione Lea replaced by Ben Tameifuna.

‘Ikale Tahi lineup to play Georgia on 9 June
1. Siegfried Fisi’ihoi (Stade Francais) – Falaleu and ‘Utui (Vava’u)
2. Paula Ngauamo (Agen)
3. David Lolohea (West Harbour Pirates) – Ha’asini
4. Leva Fifita (Waikato) – Neiafu
5. Joe Tu’ineau (DAX) – Fasi Mo e Afi
6. Dan Falefa, (US Colomiers) – Kolomotu’a and Kolovai
7. Fotu Lokotui (Countries Manukau) – Longoteme
8. Nasi Manu (Treviso) – Vaini and Ha’ateiho
9. Sonatane Takulua (Newcastle Falcons) – Lapaha, Ma’ufanga and Niuatoputapu
10. Kurt Morath (Utah Warriors) – Leimatu’a
11. Penikolo Latu (Waikato University) – Mataika
12. Siale Piutau (Bristol Bears) – Kolofo’ou and Folaha
13. Nafi Tu’itavake (Northampton Saints) – Kolomotu’a and Malapo
14. David Halaifonua (Gloucester) – Fatumu, Tukulalo and Houma
15. Sione Fifita (Counties Manukau) – Hihifo
16. Sefo Sakalia (Rugby Steaua)  – Ma’ufanga and Nomuka
17. David Fe'ao (Narbonne) – Kolovai
18. Ben Tameifuna (Racing 92) – Pea
19. Valentino Mapapalangi (Leicester Tigers) – Holonga and Ha’alalo
20. Mike Faleafa (Perpignan) – Kolomotu’a and Kolovai
21. Suke Tu'umoto'oa (NEC Green Rockets) – Houma
22. Latiume Fosita (Counties Manukau) – Haveluloto and Felemea
23. Viliami Lolohea (Tasman) – Navutoka and Niuatoputapu