'Military links' ground Fiji pair

FIJI have been forced to make changes for tomorrow's test against Australia in Canberra after two players were denied visas because of alleged military links.

Prop Alefoso Yalayalatabua and scrum-half Nikola Matawalu were the two left behind, with Australian media reporting that both are involved in the Fijian navy.

The Australian government has strict travel sanctions on Fijian military persons following the abolishment of the Pacific Island's constitution last year and the military's removal of its elected government in 2006.

Vesi Rarawa and Rupeni Nasiga were named instead "to ensure timelines were met", the Fijian Rugby Union said.