Fiji has sidestepped any standoff with the New Zealand Government and not named army private Leone Nakarawa in its squad to take on the All Blacks at Carisbrook on Friday night.
Nakarawa, who is not eligible to enter New Zealand because of his military connections, was named in Fiji's 35-man initial World Cup squad last week, but is not travelling to Dunedin.
Former Otago lock Seko Kalou will be one of the locks in the Fijian side which will take the field, fresh off a disappointing 24-13 loss to Japan in the Pacific Nations Cup decider last week.
Fiji is also without backrower Sisa Koyamaibole, who was suspended for two weeks, and reserve flyhalf Waisea Luveniyali, who was suspended for four weeks, after being sent off in the match against Japan.
The experienced Nicky Little is unavailable for the side because of bruised ribs and has been replaced by the French-based playmaker Seremaia Bai.
Vice-captain Gabriel Lovobalavu, Kini Murimurivalu and Talemaitoga Tuapati were unavailable because of injury.
Fiji is captained by former Waikato forward Dominiko Waqaniburotu.
The Fijians do not arrive in Dunedin until late tomorrow and will have just one training run, at Carisbrook on Thursday, before the game on Friday.
Fiji team to play All Blacks in Dunedin on Friday at 7.35pm
Iliesa Keresoni, Vereniki Goneva, Albert Vulivuli, Ravai Fatiaki, Napolioni Nalaga, Seremaia Bai, Vitori Buatava, Sakiusa Matadigo, Akapusi Qera, Dominiko Waqaniburotu (captain), Seko Kalou, Ifereimi Rawaqa, Deacon Manu, Sunia Koto, Campese Ma'afu.
Reserves: Setefano Samoca, Viliame Veikoso, Rupeni Nasiga, Malakai Ravulo, Nemia Ranuku, Taniela Rawaqa, Metuisela Talebula, Timoci Nagusa, Netani Talei (two to be omitted)
