Former Chiefs to face England

By Mark Stevens

Former Exeter Chiefs duo Nemani Nadolo and Josh Matavesi have both been named in Fiji's squad for Friday's World Cup opener with England.

Nadolo, who now plays for Super Rugby side Crusaders, will start on the left wing, whilst utility back Matavesi - a product of the club's Academy system, who is now with the Ospreys, has been named on the bench.

Also included in the Fijian starting XV are Leicester's Vereniki Goneva, Bath's Nikola Matawalu and Glasgow's Leone Nakarawa, whilst London Irish wing Asaeli Tikoirotuma and new Worcester lock Tevita Cavubati are named among the replacements.

England coach Stuart Lancaster has selected the same team that started the World Cup warm-up match with Ireland.

Friday's Pool A match will be played in front of a sell-out 82,000 crowd.

Fiji: Metuisela Talebula; Waisea Nayacalevu, Vereniki Goneva, Gabiriele Lovobalavu, Nemani Nadolo; Ben Volavola, Nikola Matawalu; Campese Ma'afu, Sunia Koto, Manasa Saulo; Apisalome Ratuniyarawa, Leone Nakarawa; Dominiko Waqaniburotu, Akapusi Qera, Sakiusa Masi Matadigo.

Replacements: Tuapati Talemaitoga, Peni Ravai, Isei Colati, Tevita Cavubati, Peceli Yato, Nemia Kenatale, Joshua Matavesi, Asaeli Tikoirotuma.