Vuate Karawalevu and Epeli Momo will make their FIJI Water Flying Fijians debut against Samoa in the opening match of the Pacific Nations Cup in Suva tomorrow.

Momo will be on the left wing while Karawalevu will be at fullback.

Halfback Moses Sorovi and barnstorming centre Apisalome Vota are also set for their debut off the bench.

Coach Mick Byrne has picked a strong starting 15 with Haereiti Hetet, Captain Ikanivere and Samuela Tawake in the front three.

Tevita Ikanivere.3jpgIsoa Nasilasila and Temo Mayanavanua will be the locks while Meli Derenalagi will be the blindside flanker and Kitione Salawa will be on the openside.

Elia Canakaivata will be at Number 8.

Frank Lomani and Caleb Muntz will team up in the halves.

Joining Momo on the wing is Olympic Games silver medalist Selestino Ravutaumada while another Olympic medalist, in the form of Iosefo Masi will be in midfield with Inia Tabuavou with Karawalevu donning the number 15 jumper.

Joining Sorovi and Vota in the reserves are Mesulame Dolokoto, Eroni Mawi, Peni Ravai, Ratu Leone Rotuisolia, Albert Tuisue and Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula.