Fiji have selected two Welsh-based players in their side to play Wales at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff on Saturday.

Newport captain Simon Raiwalui and Neath's Alfie Mocelutu will line up among the Fiji forwards.

Another familiar face in the tourists' side will be former Pontypridd fly-half Nicky Little.

But sevens specialist and the most recognised Fijian rugby player, Waisale Serevi, will start the match on the replacements bench.

The South Sea Islanders' hopes of causing an upset took a knock on Tuesday when Harlequins refused to release centre Vili Satala.

The English Premiership side said they had not received the required notice from the Fijians.

Satala, one of Fiji's most influential players, has scored 16 tries in just 25 appearances for Fiji.

The tourists warmed up for Saturday's Test with a 74-16 victory over Welsh First Division leaders Pontypool on Tuesday.

Isaac Mow, who scored two tries against Pooler, has to settle for a place on the bench.

Quinnell left out

Wales name their side later on Thursday afternoon.

Scott Quinnell is expected to be rested, which will result in captain Colin Charvis probably moving to number eight.

Cardiff's Martyn Williams should regain his place at openside flanker to partner either Pontypridd's Richard Parks or Llanelli's Dafydd Jones.

Stephen Jones will replace Neil Jenkins at outside half, while an injury to Craig Morgan means Tom Shanklin may move out to the wing with Jamie Robinson coming into the midfield.

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Fiji team to play Wales at the Millennium Stadium, Cardiff on Saturday, 9 November (kick-off 1630 GMT)

Joseph Narruhn (Hino Motors, Jpn); Norman Ligairi (Southland, NZ), Seru Rabeni (Otago, NZ)/Epeli Ruivadra (Dravo), Seremaia Bai (Southland, NZ), Fero Lasagavibau (Marist Northland, NZ); Nicky Little (Saracens, Eng), Jacob Rauluni (Rotherham, Eng); Richard Nyholt (Queensland Uni, Aus), Greg Smith (Fraser Tech, NZ, capt), Bill Cavubati (Masterton, NZ), Apisai Naevo (Kaneka, Jpn), Simon Raiwalui (Newport, Wal), Setareki Tawake (Brothers, Aus), Alifereti Doviverata (Yamaha, Jpn), Alivereti Mocelutu (Neath, Wal).
Reps: Bill Gadolo (Suva), Paula Biu (Nadroga), Isaia Rasila (Nadroga), Sisa Koyamaibole (Toyota Shokki, Jpn), Samisoni Rabaka (Airport), Issac Mow (Marist Suva), Waisale Serevi (Stade Montois, Fr).