Rugby-Tonga's Martens takes over at scrumhalf for Islanders
MILAN, Nov 19 (Reuters) - Tongan Sililo Martens replaces Fiji's Mosese Rauluni at scrumhalf in one of seven changes to the Pacific Islanders' side for Saturday's test against Italy in Reggio Emilia (1400 GMT).
Raulini captained the Islanders in last weekend's 42-17 loss to France.
Winger Napolioni Nalaga will miss the match while he serves a 22-day suspension after he was sent off in the France match.
Flanker Nili Latu will captain the combined side. Pacific Islanders - 15-Kameli Ratuvou, 14-Sailosi Tagikakibau, 13-Seilala Mapusua, 12-Epi Taione, 11-Vilimoni Delasau, 10-Seremaia Bai, 9-Sililo Martens, 8-Sisa Koyamaibole, 7-Nili Latu (captain), 6-Viliami Vaki, 5-Paino Hehea, 4-Filipo Levi, 3-Kisi Pulu, 2-Tanielu Fuga, 1-Justin Va'a.
Replacements: 16-Sunia Koto, 17-Tonga Leaaetoa, 18-Semisi Naevo, 19-Hale Pole, 20-Mosese Rauluni, 21-Seru Rabeni, 22-Gavin Williams (Writing by Mark Meadows; editing by John Mehaffey)
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