Josua Tuisova switches positions for Lyon's crunch Top14 clash
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Fijian International Josua Tuisova lines up in the back row for Lyon on Friday evening as the race for playoff places heats up.
Ranked eighth overall ahead of the clash with Stade Francais, Lyon could leap ahead of their opponents with a victory - anything less will end their hopes of a place in the playoffs.
Lyon head coach Pierre Mignoni has made a bold call with his team selection naming Fijian powerhouse Josua Tuisova at no.8 for the encounter.
The 27-year-old has featured in the role in recent games for the club but this will be his first start in the number eight jumper. His move into the back row mirrors that of former France centre Mathieu Bastareaud. The physical Frenchman shone in the role earlier in the competition but an injury cut his season short.
Here is what he did from the position back in Feb 🔥 pic.twitter.com/VMRUczoHmk
— Ultimate Rugby (@ultimaterugby) May 27, 2021
Stade Francais are without the likes of Nicholas Sanchez and Marcos Kremer for the clash with Joris Segonds continuing at flyhalf for the side. Pablo Matera packs down in the #7 jersey for the side with Sekou Macalou at no.8.
The action from Stade Jean-Bouin kicks off at 7.45 pm (UK) and is live on Premier Sports 2.
