Little - expect the unexpected (Getty Images).

By Gareth Duggan, PA Sport, Sydney

Anyone watching Fiji fly-half Nicky Little could be excused for thinking he feels a bit uncertain about exactly what to do next when he gets the ball - even he isn't always sure.

The Saracens star has been restored to the Fijian starting XV to play Scotland on Saturday, partly because of the injury to veteran Waisale Serevi, but he believes that sometimes playing with his countrymen can be unnerving.

"When we get the ball sometimes it is just all on. We have attacking patterns that we practise in training but they always go out the window when things start happening," said Little.

"That's pretty normal in any game because you have to change things as the game develops, but this team takes it to a new level.

"That can be our strength and our weakness."

That last statement can be backed up by Fiji coach Mac McCallion, who finished today's training session shaking his head and muttering about frustration.

Little can relate to the coach's difficulties, coming from the well-structured rugby culture of New Zealand, where he played for the Glenfield club on Auckland's North Shore.

And he now plays in the Zurich Premiership, where careful planning is valued above off-the-cuff improvisation.

"It was hard at first coming out of New Zealand, which is very structured, and now England, which is the same, and then playing in this style.

"Sometimes I'm glad to get away I think, because it can be really tough."

But one thing Little would never change is the spirit in the Fijian camp, which makes playing in the famous white jerseys such a special experience.

"The guys love their rugby and it's a great team to be part of, even if it can be frustrating at times," he said, although the outgoing nature of his team-mates had its pitfalls.

"You have to be careful where you fall asleep or you'll get something shaved off."

Given his shaggy hairdo and goatee beard, he has been the target of some pranksters but has so far managed to avoid serious damage.

Fortunately for Fiji, most of his attention is focused on the showdown with Scotland, which will almost certainly decide second place in the group behind France.

He will be facing a formidable opposition scrum which is expected to cause Fiji some major headaches, and Little is hoping his forwards do the job.

"I know the forwards have been working hard, but we haven't really had the 'go forward' we want so far.

"Scotland have got some good forwards and will make our guys work hard."

Meanwhile, Serevi has given Little his backing as the country's number 10 to face Scotland.

Serevi might have started in the match but for a badly-injured shoulder, but he has no doubts about Little's ability.

"He's a good player and can do the job. We actually learn a lot off each other because we are good at different things," said Serevi.

Certainly Little is pushing himself hard - he remained at Wednesday's training to practice his kicking alone.

Fiji fans will be hoping he does not cut such a lonely figure against Scotland.