Powerhouse centre Josua Tuisova comes back into the Fiji side to face Australia in their World Cup clash in one of four changes named by head coach Simon Raiwalui on Friday.
The Flying Fijians face a must-win game against the Wallabies in Saint Etienne on Sunday after losing their opening Pool C match to Wales 32-26 last week.
Tuisova will line up at inside centre with Semi Radradra switching from there to left wing and Vinaya Habosi dropping to the replacements' bench.
Jiuta Wainiqolo takes over at right wing from Selestino Ravutaumada while Simione Kuruvoli is prefered to Frank Lomani at scrumhalf.
Versatile veteran Levani Botia comes in at openside flanker with Lekima Tagitagivalu switching to blindside and Albert Tuisue dropping to the bench.
Lomani also drops to the bench with fellow back Vilimoni Botitu making the matchday 23 while Ravutaumada and Sireli Maqala miss out altogether from the squad that played against Wales.
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TEAM (15-1):
Ilaisa Droasese; Jiuta Wainiqolo, Waisea Nayacalevu (capt), Josua Tuisova, Semi Radradra; Teti Tela, Simione Kuruvoli; Viliame Mata, Levani Botia, Lekima Tagitagivalu; Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta, Isoa Nasilasila; Luke Tagi, Samuel Matavesi, Eroni Mawi
Replacements: Tevita Ikanivere, Peni Ravai, Mesake Doge, Temo Mayanavanua, Albert Tuisue, Frank Lomani, Vilimoni Botitu, Vinaya Habosi
Coach: Simon Raiwalui (FIJ)