TEAM NEWS: Rio champion to face off against home town rivals for Force
Olympic gold medallist Masivesi Dakuwaqa will start for the Force against the Fijian Latui this weekend.
Dakuwaqa was part of Fiji's historic 2016 Rio Olympic champion team but this weekend he will be the foe in his home country.
The Force have also called on rookie scrumhalf Tom Sheminant for their clash.
With skipper Ian Prior injured, Issak Fines will start at nine with FMG Premier Grade talent Sheminant on the bench for his debut.
Flyhald Andrew Deegan will play his first match since suffering a thumg injury back in March, coming off the bench, while fullback Jack McGregor starts in place of youngster Clay Uyen.
Prop Markuz Vanzati has his first start of the year with Chris Alcock also elevated to the starting side, replacing Tevin Ferris.
The Fijians have their own recognisable names, with Test flyhalf Frank Lomani coming into the side for the match.
The Force take on the Fijian Latui on Saturday May 25 at 1pm AEST.
In: Markus Vanzati, Masivesi Dakuwaqa, Harrison Lloyd, Andrew Deegan and Leon Power
Out: Chris Heiberg, Rod Davies, Rodney Iona, Ben Grant and Angus Taylor.
Force to face Fijian Latui
1. Markus Vanzati,
2. Heath Tessmann
3. Kieran Longbottom
4. Johan Bardoul
5. Fergus Lee-Warner
6. Henry Stowers
7. Chris Alcock
8. Brynard Stander
9. Issak Fines
10. AJ Alatimu
11. Brad Lacey
12. Henry Taefu
13. Marcel Brache
14. Masivesi Dakuwaqa
15. Jack McGregor
Reserves
16. Felei Faitu'u
17. Harrison Lloyd
18. Tom Sheminant
19. Leon Power
20. Tevin Ferris
21. Rory O'Sullivan
22. Andrew Deegan
23. Clay Uyen
Fijian Latui to face Force
1. Eroni Mawi
2. Veremalua Vugakoto
3. Luke Tagi
4. Peni Naulago
5. Tuifagalele Soro
6. Mosese Voka
7. Elia Canakaivata
8. Johnny Dyer
9. Frank Lomani
10. Tuidraki Samusamuvodre
11. Joeli Lutumailagi
12. John Stewart
13. Ifereimi Tovilevu
14. Apisalome Waqatabu
15. Enele Malele Tikotani
Reserves
16. Mesulame Dolokoto
17. Joeli Veitayaki
18. Apisai Vatubuli
19. Filimoni Seru
20. Peni Radire
21. Seru Vularika
22. Apisalome Vota
23. Tira Patterson Wilagi
